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P282 VDL

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 VDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 114,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake disc corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,531 miles

front brake disc corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,236 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 104,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,603 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pedal stiff

nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 98,603 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch pedal stiff

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,648 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,636 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2007 86,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 80,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 73,338 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 73,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P282 VDL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P282 VDL, 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 P282 VDL registered?

P282 VDL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P282 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 VDL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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