MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside front door (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch / sill end (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking offside front brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
front number plate cracked
offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches have corrosion
Both front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive
Fuel filler neck has corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside and nearside rear inner panel corroded and holed not in prescribed area
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion
Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion
Fuel filler neck corroded
Offside and nearside rear inner panels corroded and holed, not in presribed area
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to the LEGAL limit
All rear brake pipes corroded
Both front brakes slightly binding
Both rear outer panels behind rear bumper corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
All rear brake pipes corroded
Both front brakes slightly binding
Both rear outer panels behind rear bumper corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear lower part of wheel archs corroded
Both rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front seatbelt frayed on edges
Power steering belt loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear inner wings corroded, Outside prescribed area
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
alternator drive belt loose and slipping.
front registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre wall cracking
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre wall cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S & N/S sills slightly corroded at rear ends
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S & N/S sills slightly corroded at rear ends
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside sill starting to corrode at rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P509 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 P509 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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P509 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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