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P965 TGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 TGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 129,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 121,916 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 121,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both aux belts perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both aux belts perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 98,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,479 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both ancilliarie belts perished

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Sep 2008 86,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both ancilliarie belts perished

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges of tread advise tracking

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P965 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 P965 TGJ registered?

P965 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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