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P26 ANW

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,170 mi
Last recorded65,170 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 ANW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,306 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,698 miles

sills corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sills corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,030 miles

Brake pipes greased underside

Mist of oil underside

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,869 miles

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

tyres cracking with age

Fail 20 May 2013 32,869 miles

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

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

tyres cracking with age

Pass 23 May 2012 31,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 31,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 30,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,887 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 24,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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P26 ANW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P26 ANW, 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 P26 ANW registered?

P26 ANW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P26 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 ANW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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