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P316 WFW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,005 mi
Last recorded92,005 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 WFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,005 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,410 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Steering heavy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering heavy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,813 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,052 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,049 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,344 miles

BACK OF BOTH SILLS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

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

NEARSIDE WIPER NOT FULLY CLEARING SCREEN

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,994 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED

REAR OF BOTH SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,205 miles

Rear steel brake pipes and offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,897 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

OFFSIDE DIP AND MAIN BEAM DOWN ON INTENSITY

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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P316 WFW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P316 WFW, 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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P316 WFW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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