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P790 WTC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 WTC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,979 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 104,783 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 104,768 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyre pressures incorrect

Pass 9 Aug 2010 97,728 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,728 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,549 miles

c/v boots splitting

corrosion sills

o/s/f bumper damaged

pads and discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/v boots splitting

corrosion sills

o/s/f bumper damaged

pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,359 miles

corrosion sills

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion sills

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,162 miles

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 63,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P790 WTC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P790 WTC, 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 P790 WTC registered?

P790 WTC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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