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1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 VPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,091 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,010 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)

Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,886 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,053 miles

both front tyres getting worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,487 miles

offside rear outer sill getting rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,074 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,322 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,618 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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P228 VPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P228 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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P228 VPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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