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P711 XCG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 XCG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

childseat fitted o/s/r unable to test adult belt

chip on o/s/f windscreen within limits

corrosion both rear inner strut tops

corrosion inner and outer sills

corrsion on fuel pipes

front crossmemebr corrodeing

hose ferrlas corrodeing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

perishing n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 127,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

childseat fitted o/s/r unable to test adult belt

chip on o/s/f windscreen within limits

corrosion both rear inner strut tops

corrosion inner and outer sills

corrsion on fuel pipes

front crossmemebr corrodeing

hose ferrlas corrodeing

perishing n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,831 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 115,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres worn

nearside headlight damaged

oil pressure switch leaking

windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

various surface corrosion started /// various body damage

Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,254 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 78,040 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damaged + underbody areas starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2006 78,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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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P711 XCG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P711 XCG, 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 P711 XCG registered?

P711 XCG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P711 XCG safe to buy?

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