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P275 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 116,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,396 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,909 miles

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil preassure switch leaking.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil preassure switch leaking.

Pass 17 May 2010 79,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 76,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 74,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,226 miles

nearside rear outer sill section has been repaired and has surface corrosion

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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P275 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P275 VGS, 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 P275 VGS registered?

P275 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P275 VGS safe to buy?

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