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P420 AWW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 AWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 154,576 miles

brake pipes corroding

front cross member corroded

inner sills corroded

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear inner quater panels corroded and holed

slight damage offside rear floor

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2011 154,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear inner quater panels corroded and holed

slight oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 154,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 146,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 146,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 139,958 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 139,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

engine oil leaks

front tyres tread 3mm

o/s/f outter cv boot perished

Fail 24 Apr 2009 139,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 139,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 134,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,603 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 129,603 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 126,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 126,781 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 27 May 2005 125,029 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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P420 AWW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P420 AWW, 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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P420 AWW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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