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P128 UVS

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,430 mi
Last recorded70,430 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 UVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,430 miles

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

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,430 miles

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,284 miles

ADVISE CV BOOTS CRACKING

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,752 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,268 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,552 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO OR ON THE TREAD DEPTH WEAR INDICATOR

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEP - STEERING HEAD PIPE

SURFACE CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,552 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO OR ON THE TREAD DEPTH WEAR INDICATOR

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEP - STEERING HEAD PIPE

SURFACE CORROSSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,098 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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P128 UVS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P128 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 P128 UVS registered?

P128 UVS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P128 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 UVS shows 12 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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