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P209 HWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,578 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side rear tail light cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2010 81,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,038 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,038 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,111 miles

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

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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P209 HWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P209 HWL, 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 P209 HWL registered?

P209 HWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P209 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 HWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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