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P127 KWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,757 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox noisy

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 114,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 114,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 106,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine sump corroded

front subframe corroded

front x member corroded

fuel pipe corroded

inner sills & floorpan generally corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump corroded

front subframe corroded

front x member corroded

fuel pipe corroded

inner sills & floorpan generally corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2007 86,846 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,452 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt not tested due to fitment of child seat.

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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P127 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P127 KWL, 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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P127 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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