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P198 VBH

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 VBH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

passenger seats missing

roll cage fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 106,410 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .504 (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

passenger seats missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle been under sealed preventing further inspections.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,707 miles

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

all brake pipes coverd with under seal

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,707 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all brake pipes coverd with under seal

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2011 82,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 76,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 56,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,032 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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P198 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBH, 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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P198 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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