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P263 VTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 VTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,065 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,065 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P263 VTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P263 VTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P263 VTL registered?

P263 VTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P263 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 VTL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P263 VTL have outstanding finance?

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