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P977 POT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 POT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 218,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 218,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 67,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,506 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,831 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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P977 POT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P977 POT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P977 POT registered?

P977 POT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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