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P208 KWF

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 KWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,494 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,569 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,732 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,673 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,378 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 68,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,950 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,830 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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P208 KWF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P208 KWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P208 KWF registered?

P208 KWF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P208 KWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 KWF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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