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P969 OLK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,024 mi
Last recorded78,024 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 OLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,024 miles

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

NSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

OSR tyre perishing

OSR tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak to engine sump area and also gearbox

Slight exhaust leak between rear silencer and centre pipe

Tyre tread depths OSF 4, NSF 4, OSR 3, NSR 7

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,024 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

NSF tyre worn inner edge

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

OSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

OSR tyre perishing

OSR tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak to engine sump area and also gearbox

Slight exhaust leak between rear silencer and centre pipe

Tyre tread depths OSF 4, NSF 4, OSR 3, NSR 7

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,308 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,210 miles

rear tyres perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,707 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front headlight is chipped but still servicable

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front headlight is chipped but still servicable

Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 48,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 45,062 miles

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

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

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

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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P969 OLK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P969 OLK, 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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P969 OLK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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