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P436 WHW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 WHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,041 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump pan corroded

front & rear lowering coil springs fitted

offside front shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear inner sill , under sill & outer sill patch welding repair could not fully inspected due to heavly covered with underseal

rear both shock absorber dust cover split

rear both sides back of wheel inner wheel arch corroded & holed but not with in any prescribed areas passed & advised

Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,041 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump pan corroded

front & rear lowering coil springs fitted

offside front shock absorber bump stop perished & dust cover insecure

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear inner sill , under sill & outer sill patch welding repair could not fully inspected due to heavly covered with underseal

rear both shock absorber dust cover split

rear both sides back of wheel inner wheel arch corroded & holed but not with in any prescribed areas passed & advised

Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,014 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted and secure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,259 miles

Oil leak

offside front top strut mounting seized

Fail 22 Sep 2011 127,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside front top strut mounting seized

Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,316 miles

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

all 4 tyres nearing legal limit

rear reg plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,759 miles

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

n/s mirror glass mising

o/s & n\s rear brake pipes have signs of corrosion but greased

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 104,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S door mirror glass missing.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 91,557 miles

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

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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P436 WHW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P436 WHW, 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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P436 WHW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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