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P246 VBH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 VBH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,908 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 74,908 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,597 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 72,596 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,601 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,347 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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P246 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P246 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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What year was P246 VBH registered?

P246 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P246 VBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 VBH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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