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P520 XAG

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 XAG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear wheel arc inner both sides

Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on rear wheel arc inner both sides

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,709 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 71,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,937 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No lights fitted at time of test

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

slight corrosion on inner and outer

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,907 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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P520 XAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P520 XAG, 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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P520 XAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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