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P276 VTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 VTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 165,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil lek under vehicle constant drip when engine running, so level is low on dipstick

Fail 28 Aug 2009 165,413 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil lek under vehicle constant drip when engine running, so level is low on dipstick

Pass 17 Jul 2008 141,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 118,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,012 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 102,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Jun 2005 91,005 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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P276 VTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 P276 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.

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What year was P276 VTL registered?

P276 VTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P276 VTL safe to buy?

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