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P121 NVG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 NVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,533 miles

both front brake pipes corroded in inner arches

centre silancer bracket adrift

o/s/f sill bubbled and weak

rear floor and chassi corroded

slight brake bind on both fronts

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake pipes corroded in inner arches

centre silancer bracket adrift

o/s/f sill bubbled and weak

rear floor and chassi corroded

slight brake bind on both fronts

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,017 miles

Front registration plate started to deteriorate

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate started to deteriorate

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,012 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,591 miles

ADVISE ON ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL.

ADVISE ON NEARSIDE /OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES'

Fail 4 Jan 2006 43,397 miles

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

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

advise on hole in engine sump leaking oil.

advise on offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

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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P121 NVG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P121 NVG, 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 P121 NVG registered?

P121 NVG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P121 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 NVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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