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P794 RCW

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 RCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 120,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,658 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,657 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear sills rusty

sills rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,539 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion forming under vehicle at various points

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 101,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 97,307 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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P794 RCW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P794 RCW, 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 P794 RCW registered?

P794 RCW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P794 RCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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