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P207 SMW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,368 mi
Last recorded64,368 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 SMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight drag on front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight drag on front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,667 miles

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

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

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

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

slight drag on front brakes

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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P207 SMW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P207 SMW, 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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P207 SMW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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