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P998 KDP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 KDP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,235 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both inner sills,at rear becoming corroded

n.s front tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o.s front tyre 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge

o.s outer sill becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer baffles slightly noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,905 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and have been copper greased

both front tyres 3mm on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported o.k

front number plate faded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,546 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres 2.5mm

both rear tyres 3mm and worn patchy

n.s washer poor but screen clearing ok

one side of exhaust bracket at kat broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,546 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres 2.5mm

both rear tyres 3mm and worn patchy

n.s washer poor but screen clearing ok

one side of exhaust bracket at kat broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,739 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,176 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 83,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,812 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,382 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,201 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 53,201 miles

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

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

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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P998 KDP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P998 KDP, 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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P998 KDP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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