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1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

201,126 mi
Last recorded201,126 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 VPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 201,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 195,194 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 187,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 173,649 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 159,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,967 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 98,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,443 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,747 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS ARE PERISHED

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IS SLIGHTLY FADED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

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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P217 VPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P217 VPN, 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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P217 VPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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