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P965 GHH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 GHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,562 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2024 78,443 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,446 miles

wiper blades gatting worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise headlamp covers dirty

advise n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise headlamp covers dirty

advise n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,358 miles

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

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

front tyres fitted to rear ,advise to change close to legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2006 66,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,916 miles

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

front brake pads over half worn

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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P965 GHH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P965 GHH, 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 P965 GHH registered?

P965 GHH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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