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P389 PWX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,051 mi
Last recorded92,051 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 PWX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 81,722 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 79,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 79,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 78,260 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,388 miles

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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P389 PWX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P389 PWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P389 PWX registered?

P389 PWX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P389 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 PWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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