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P148 XFG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 XFG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,446 miles

Child seats fitted to NSF and OSR - unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Child seats fitted to NSF and OSR - unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 26 May 2009 60,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 60,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre driven flat

Pass 28 May 2008 56,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,616 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 56,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,126 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 52,123 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 48,261 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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P148 XFG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P148 XFG, 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 P148 XFG registered?

P148 XFG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P148 XFG safe to buy?

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