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P668 DWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion development in under side of vehicle in non prescribed suspension and seat belt anchorage areas

Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,nearside and offside front,nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slightly soft in operation (2.7.3)

Nearside repair to mirror

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

corrosion and repairs to rear sills and wheel arches

corrosion in nearside and offside rear chassis rails

corrosion offside front chassis rail

front and rear suspension components corroded

injuries in windscreen

wiper blades for clearance of windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,890 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

corrosion and repairs to rear sills and wheel arches

corrosion in nearside and offside rear chassis rails

corrosion offside front chassis rail

front and rear suspension components corroded

injuries in windscreen

wiper blades for clearance of windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,339 miles

corrosion development in nsr and osr wheel arches

nsr registration plate lamp slightly dim\nsf tyre bald on inner edge\nsr and osr chassis rails corroded

oil leaks\nsr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\nsr and osr tyres perishing\repair to ns mirror\colour of front sidelights\damage to osf headlamp lens\

Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,211 miles

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

corrosion development in nsr and osr wheel arches

nsr registration plate lamp slightly dim\nsf tyre bald on inner edge\nsr and osr chassis rails corroded

oil leaks\nsr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\nsr and osr tyres perishing\repair to ns mirror\colour of front sidelights\damage to osf headlamp lens\

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,237 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion development in rear wheel arches\corrosion development and repairs to sills\

osf tyre bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,207 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

corrosion development in rear wheel arches\corrosion development and repairs to sills\

osf tyre bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,528 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,582 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,124 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing low,nearside sill panel corroding,nearside cv gaiter detriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,814 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low,nearside sill panel corroding,nearside cv gaiter detriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,039 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front outer cv gaiter detriorating †offside rear tyre wearing low †nearside rear tyre in poor condition (has been kerbed)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 71,760 miles

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

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

nearside tyre sidewalls scuffed †exhaust corroding †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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P668 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P668 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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P668 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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