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P159 SGV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,058 mi
Last recorded91,058 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 SGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox flange and front flange coupling (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driveshaft has impact damage and is slightly distorted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Pedal rubber detached and missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox flange and front flange coupling (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driveshaft has impact damage and is slightly distorted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,650 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush mounting slightly out of shape (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 85,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 78,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,728 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,456 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 47,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,641 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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P159 SGV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P159 SGV, 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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P159 SGV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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