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P962 TGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 TGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,475 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,465 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 57,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 57,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,131 miles

Both rear tyres perishing through tread

N/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

O/s/f tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 50,737 miles

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre cracking

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 12 May 2017 50,713 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,548 miles

o/s rear tyre outer tread cracked.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,253 miles

both rear end sill starting to rust

rear number plate starting to delamenate

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,844 miles

rear silencer casing coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,981 miles

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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P962 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P962 TGJ, 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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What year was P962 TGJ registered?

P962 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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