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P918 AFX

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 AFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,780 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area rusty (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 136,779 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area rusty (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 134,066 miles

Both rear outer sill area rusty

Both rear undersills area

Fail 6 Jan 2015 134,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear outer sill area rusty

Both rear undersills area

Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,505 miles

Both rear undersill areas and both outer sill areas rusty as well

Front crossmember getting rusty in places

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 129,902 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,532 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 117,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,340 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 78,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,895 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,518 miles

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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P918 AFX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P918 AFX, 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 P918 AFX registered?

P918 AFX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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