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P209 XWV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,412 mi
Last recorded105,412 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 XWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 105,412 miles

corrosion to floor pans heavy

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to n/s front to rear metal brake pipe

front exhaust shield loose

Fail 30 Nov 2011 105,347 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to floor pans heavy

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to n/s front to rear metal brake pipe

front exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,716 miles

NSR brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 99,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

NSR brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 947,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 94,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,482 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 91,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,763 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 84,763 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 XWV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P209 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

P209 XWV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P209 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 XWV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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