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P438 PWC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,651 mi
Last recorded36,651 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 PWC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts.

Fail 2 Sep 2017 36,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 36,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,103 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 35,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 35,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,641 miles

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

n/side rear outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,431 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 35,431 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,097 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyres aged cracks outer walls

n/s outer sill surface corrosipn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,707 miles

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

front cross member surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,181 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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P438 PWC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P438 PWC, 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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P438 PWC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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