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P499 DWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear seal section corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear seal section corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear sill section corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,330 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,378 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2011 50,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,871 miles

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,021 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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P499 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P499 DWL, 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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What year was P499 DWL registered?

P499 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P499 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 DWL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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