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P708 XAA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 XAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 97,044 miles

Corrosion to chassis.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Corrosion within 30cm of front & rear suspension/braking components.

Damage to rear bumper.

Slight wear to inner/outer edges of front tyres.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion to chassis.

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Corrosion within 30cm of front & rear suspension/braking components.

Damage to rear bumper.

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

Slight wear to inner/outer edges of front tyres.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,475 miles

metal brake pipe @ n/s/r corroded

rear section of exhaust system corroded

small loss of exhaust gases @ connection of rear exhaust box

vehicle frame @ rear has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,600 miles

OTHER AREAS OF UNDERBODY HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

SOME CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS

Fail 19 Feb 2007 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

INNER FACES OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

OTHER AREAS OF UNDERBODY HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

SOME CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,803 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

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

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

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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P708 XAA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P708 XAA, 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 P708 XAA registered?

P708 XAA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P708 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 XAA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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