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P234 PGV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,908 mi
Last recorded158,908 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 158,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 148,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 138,711 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 138,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,837 miles

both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe rusting

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r oute sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2008 128,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe rusting

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r oute sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 119,834 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/r recorded service brake efficiency slightly low

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and starting to perish crack

Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,670 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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P234 PGV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P234 PGV, 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 P234 PGV registered?

P234 PGV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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