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P198 UGO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,698 mi
Last recorded49,698 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 UGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,472 miles

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

both outer sills [rear] slight corrosion

petrol pipe rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,858 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,406 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged,recommend replacement

fuel pipes corroded

os front to rear,to hose,steel brake pipe BADLY corroded,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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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P198 UGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P198 UGO, 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 P198 UGO registered?

P198 UGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P198 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 UGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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