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P985 TGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 TGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,277 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded hole on seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front headlamp protectors heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,221 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,946 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,195 miles

drivers door hard to close

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,964 miles

drivers door difficult to close

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,964 miles

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

drivers door difficult to close

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,739 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 74,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,804 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,182 miles

drivers door hinges worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,397 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,130 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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P985 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P985 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 P985 TGJ registered?

P985 TGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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