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P721 XWS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 XWS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 85,986 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 182,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre is getting low

Pass 29 May 2008 85,983 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,327 miles

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Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front grill trim is missing

Impact damage to front of vehicle

Low tyre pressure N/S/R and ery low in O/S/R

Oil leak

Various body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,636 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 49,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 45,719 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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P721 XWS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P721 XWS, 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

How do I check the history of P721 XWS?

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What year was P721 XWS registered?

P721 XWS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P721 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 XWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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