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P528 DWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,228 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,479 miles

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

nsf indicator lens damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,903 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 2 Feb 2013 43,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,288 miles

exhaust corroded but sound

front brakes starting to bind slightly

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting low on tread

slight leak of pas fluid?

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,274 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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P528 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P528 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P528 DWL registered?

P528 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P528 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 DWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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