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P126 VKX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 VKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 105,874 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning tto corrode

c.v.gaiters beginning to split

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2006 97,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 91,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 91,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 VKX registered?

P126 VKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P126 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 VKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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