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P25 VFA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 VFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,315 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,939 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,474 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,254 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,139 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 80,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 69,817 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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P25 VFA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P25 VFA, 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 P25 VFA registered?

P25 VFA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P25 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 VFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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