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P412 XUP

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 XUP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a lot of under seal applied on floor

Fail 18 Jan 2012 80,344 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,896 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAKING WHEN FULL

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,896 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAKING WHEN FULL

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,979 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 72,975 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2007 68,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,161 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,773 miles

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Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,773 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both rear & o/s/f tyres are worn on edges

brake pipes to both front flexis are corroded

front & reardiscs corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

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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P412 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P412 XUP, 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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P412 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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