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P509 DWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,926 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,903 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,398 miles

both rear lower part of wheel archs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,393 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,405 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,173 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,109 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,082 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2009 78,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 76,541 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,541 miles

O/S & N/S sills slightly corroded at rear ends

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear 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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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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