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P255 VWX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,133 mi
Last recorded40,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 VWX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,838 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,008 miles

offside front flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 25,713 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,539 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

advise both rear and n/s/f tyres cracking

advise slight cracking to front number plate

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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P255 VWX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P255 VWX, 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 P255 VWX registered?

P255 VWX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P255 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 VWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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