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Nissan Almera

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

P855 BFCMOT history

P855 BFC is a red petrol Nissan Almera first used on 12 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2021
Mileage
131,020 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 BFC
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
12 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

P855 BFC was last recorded at 131,020 miles on 17 May 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,006 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,020 miles
  • 2023 – 131,006 miles
  • 2021 – 130,973 miles
  • 2020 – 129,173 miles
  • 2019 – 124,425 miles
  • 2018 – 117,484 miles
  • 2017 – 108,691 miles
  • 2016 – 91,133 miles
  • 2014 – 87,635 miles
  • 2013 – 85,002 miles
  • 2012 – 81,163 miles
  • 2011 – 76,334 miles
  • 2010 – 75,246 miles
  • 2009 – 73,523 miles
  • 2008 – 71,238 miles
  • 2007 – 65,325 miles
  • 2006 – 59,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,020 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,020 miles (+14)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,020 miles
    Test number
    368422396674
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,006 miles (+33)17 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    423984172565
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under-Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,973 miles (+1,800)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    926068726174
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r disc and pad has got hot
    • AdvisoryOil ;leak

  4. Pass129,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,173 miles
    Test number
    818801061573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail129,173 miles (+4,748)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,173 miles
    Test number
    992351146969
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass124,425 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,425 miles
    Test number
    658735869872
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly tight spins by hand
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  7. Pass117,484 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,484 miles
    Test number
    632480888382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,984 miles (+8,293)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    696542942539
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak poss pas fluid

  9. Pass108,691 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,691 miles
    Test number
    722751296003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,907 miles (+10,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    632214429218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded at top.

  11. Pass91,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    292684247631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,133 miles (+3,498)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    421569564707
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass87,635 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    696552634358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,002 miles (+3,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    248028413374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass81,163 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    769433932398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,334 miles (+1,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    947983931335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  17. Pass75,246 miles (+1,723)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    182892660422
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs burning out
    • NoteRear discs burning out

  18. Pass73,523 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    671207199053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,238 miles (+5,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    113322298098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass65,325 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    951820897030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,186 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    203101496022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,184 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    130568586057
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about P855 BFC

Does P855 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P855 BFC expired on 13 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P855 BFC?
The MOT on P855 BFC expired on 13 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P855 BFC done?
P855 BFC was recorded at 131,020 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has P855 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 BFC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P855 BFC 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 P855 BFC find?
P855 BFC failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills, and 3 more.

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