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P126 UVS

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,197 mi
Last recorded59,197 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 UVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,211 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,211 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,713 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 30,201 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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P126 UVS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P126 UVS, 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 P126 UVS registered?

P126 UVS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P126 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 UVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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