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P213 XWV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,137 mi
Last recorded112,137 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 XWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 112,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery charging light on

corrosion/repairs to offside outer sill

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,503 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

temp repair to offside wing mirror(becoming insecure)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 109,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

temp repair to offside wing mirror(becoming insecure)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion to front cross member

o/s door mirror sacured with tape

plastic covers to brake pipe's front to rear

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front cross member

o/s door mirror poor

wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,406 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

minor areas of corrosion all around inner sills and floor area.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,325 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,556 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 66,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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P213 XWV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P213 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 P213 XWV registered?

P213 XWV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P213 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 XWV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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