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P867 DWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,907 mi
Last recorded156,907 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 156,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump leaking oil

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front indecator lens holed

Fail 25 Sep 2012 156,904 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump leaking oil

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front indecator lens holed

Pass 21 Sep 2011 148,998 miles

Both front brakes drag

Both front suspension lower arms very badly corroded

Both outer drive shaft gaiters badly perished

Front exhaust mount very badly corroded

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside mirror missing

Offside rear wheel arch badly corroded

Rear wiper blade does not clear screen

Spare tyre excessively worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 148,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both front brakes drag

Both front suspension lower arms very badly corroded

Both outer drive shaft gaiters badly perished

Front exhaust mount very badly corroded

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside mirror missing

Offside rear wheel arch badly corroded

Rear wiper blade does not clear screen

Spare tyre excessively worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 139,205 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 139,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wiper blades split.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,496 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 132,496 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 128,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 128,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 125,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 120,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 112,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 112,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P867 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P867 DWL, 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 P867 DWL registered?

P867 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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