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P198 WAG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 WAG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE:- rear sills filled and meshed?

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 99,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,298 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 86,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 86,779 miles

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

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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P198 WAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel 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 P198 WAG, 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 P198 WAG registered?

P198 WAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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