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P448 XBV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,637 mi
Last recorded39,637 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,042 miles

vehicle underbody starting to shos signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 37,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vehicle underbody sowing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,025 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 34,021 miles

Nearside 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)

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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P448 XBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P448 XBV, 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 P448 XBV registered?

P448 XBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P448 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 XBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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