MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipe corroded/ exhaust leak/ rear disc
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P297 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 P297 VGS registered?
P297 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.
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