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P388 XTX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,778 mi
Last recorded75,778 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 XTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

various patches of corrosion under vehicle and many suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,099 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 70,632 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pads low

Rear subframe corrosion

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion on outer casing

general underside corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 68,580 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 68,580 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,856 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 64,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 64,289 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,682 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 62,682 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,243 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 59,791 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust mount

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 16 May 2012 57,983 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 55,789 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,789 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,190 miles

general underside corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 46,976 miles

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

general surface corrosion

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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P388 XTX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P388 XTX, 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 P388 XTX registered?

P388 XTX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P388 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 XTX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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