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P992 XHU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,859 mi
Last recorded93,859 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 XHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,859 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,603 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 53,226 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing sidewall cracks---(AGEING )

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,810 miles

O/S +N/S REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORTS LOW (PASSED ON MINIMUM 16%) ADVISE ADJUSTMENT/ REPAIR

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,703 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,656 miles

Oil leak

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Fail 11 Jan 2010 48,651 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,658 miles

o/s/r tyre waering low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,546 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,546 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,861 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 45,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

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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P992 XHU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P992 XHU, 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 P992 XHU registered?

P992 XHU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P992 XHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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