
Nissan Almera
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
P429 DRDMOT history
P429 DRD is a red petrol Nissan Almera first used on 21 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 182,724 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P429 DRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Almera
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P429 DRD was last recorded at 182,724 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 182,592 miles · 7 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 132 miles
- Average per year
- 4,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,724 miles
- 2023 – 182,592 miles
- 2022 – 182,092 miles
- 2020 – 177,194 miles
- 2016 – 176,520 miles
- 2015 – 175,917 miles
- 2014 – 172,535 miles
- 2013 – 171,124 miles
- 2012 – 167,159 miles
- 2011 – 156,895 miles
- 2010 – 144,762 miles
- 2009 – 134,875 miles
- 2008 – 125,472 miles
- 2007 – 116,123 miles
- 2006 – 109,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Drivers seat base slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,724 miles (+132)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 182,724 miles
- Test number
- 804675565372
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,592 miles (+500)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,592 miles
- Test number
- 527995751251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,092 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 182,092 miles
- Test number
- 174797362042
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass177,194 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 177,194 miles
- Test number
- 416050219044
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat base slightly insecure
Fail177,187 miles (+667)3 dangerous15 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,187 miles
- Test number
- 944826786738
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing has marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing area has marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat base slightly insecure
- AdvisoryN/s floor to sill areas slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s floor to sill areas slightly corroded
Pass176,520 miles (+603)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 176,520 miles
- Test number
- 124863186393
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFull underbody has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass175,917 miles (+3,382)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 175,917 miles
- Test number
- 738463445181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFull underbody has surface corosion
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch coroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail172,535 miles2 repaired7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,535 miles
- Test number
- 128223524135
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f wheel arch corroded
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass172,535 miles (+1,411)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 172,535 miles
- Test number
- 509683824106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f wheel arch corroded
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass171,124 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 171,124 miles
- Test number
- 256295543153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteWippers poor to clear screen
Fail171,124 miles (+3,965)11 failures2 repaired8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,124 miles
- Test number
- 425061633138
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront & rear tyres are different sizes
Pass167,159 miles4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 167,159 miles
- Test number
- 725446022198
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion showing to inner sills on both sides
- NoteExhaust -centre support bracket broken
- NoteN/s/front fog lamp damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear chassis showing signs of corrosion(both sides)
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight damage to o/s centre chassis
Fail167,159 miles (+10,264)9 failures4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,159 miles
- Test number
- 439726122183
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion showing to inner sills on both sides
- NoteExhaust -centre support bracket broken
- NoteN/s/front fog lamp damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear chassis showing signs of corrosion(both sides)
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSlight damage to o/s centre chassis
Pass156,895 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 156,895 miles
- Test number
- 259644421153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,067 miles (+11,305)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,067 miles
- Test number
- 479104701106
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass144,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 144,762 miles
- Test number
- 140050520186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,762 miles (+9,887)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,762 miles
- Test number
- 331850320135
- Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,875 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 134,875 miles
- Test number
- 250821429403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,860 miles (+9,388)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,860 miles
- Test number
- 262200329101
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass125,472 miles (+89)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 125,472 miles
- Test number
- 873692728101
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail125,383 miles (+9,260)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,383 miles
- Test number
- 491430328147
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass116,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 116,123 miles
- Test number
- 150634817168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,123 miles (+6,961)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,123 miles
- Test number
- 212194317134
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass109,162 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 109,162 miles
- Test number
- 644602406174
- NoteNear side front fog light broken
Questions about P429 DRD
- Does P429 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P429 DRD expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P429 DRD?
- The MOT on P429 DRD expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P429 DRD done?
- P429 DRD was recorded at 182,724 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
- Has P429 DRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P429 DRD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on P429 DRD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P429 DRD find?
- P429 DRD passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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