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P614 XNJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

139,744 mi
Last recorded139,744 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 XNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,744 miles

fuelpipes corroded,some in not fully accessable places

upper door hinge welds cracking

windscreen heavily grazed

Fail 28 Nov 2012 139,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuelpipes corroded,some in not fully accessable places

upper door hinge welds cracking

windscreen heavily grazed

Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,531 miles

evidence of both door upper hinge welds starting to crack

windscreen heavily grazed

Fail 28 Nov 2011 135,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

evidence of both door upper hinge welds starting to crack

windscreen heavily grazed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,914 miles

windscreen damaged by wiper blade

Fail 16 Nov 2010 131,914 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged by wiper blade

Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,286 miles

Wiper blade damage to windscreen (not seriously reducing visibility)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 127,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust lambda emissions only just within limit

Wiper blade damage to windscreen (not seriously reducing visibility)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light scratches in all areas of windscreen

underside of car badly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2008 122,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light scratches in all areas of windscreen

underside of car badly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2008 122,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear chassis are very rusty

under side of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

has a scratch accross the windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2007 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

has a scratch accross the windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 92,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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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P614 XNJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P614 XNJ, 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 P614 XNJ registered?

P614 XNJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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