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P949 HEO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 HEO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 71,534 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded holds engine suport. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,879 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle but not excessive

Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pip to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pip to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Build up of corrosion on exhaust not blowing

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,189 miles

Both front and rear sub-frames and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Front lower cross member showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front and rear sub-frames and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Front lower cross member showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,564 miles

Both front and rear sub-frame and associated components showing some signs of corrosion

Nearside Front lower wing corroded (holed) but not structural

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge 175/70/13

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,564 miles

Both front and rear sub-frame and associated components showing some signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front lower wing corroded (holed) but not structural

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge 175/70/13

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 49,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and Rear subframes and components showing some signs of corrosion

O/S/R Light lens slightly damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clean and protect rear brake pipes

o/s/f outer c.v boot has a slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,186 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clean and protect rear brake pipes

o/s/f outer c.v boot has a slight leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,920 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clean & protect rear brake pipes

front exhaust sealing ring deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,007 miles

clean & protect brake pipes

noise behind steering wheel

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clean & protect brake pipes

noise behind steering wheel

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise behind steering wheel

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,914 miles

clean & protect brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clean & protect brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

claen & protect rear brake pipes

noise from steering column area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

claen & protect rear brake pipes

noise from steering column area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P949 HEO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P949 HEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P949 HEO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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