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P697 OWC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,683 mi
Last recorded72,683 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 OWC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,356 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,369 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,844 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,663 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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P697 OWC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P697 OWC, 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 P697 OWC registered?

P697 OWC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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