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P509 TGT

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 TGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 93,427 miles

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

O/s rear tyre wall has a cut, but not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,427 miles

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

O/s rear tyre wall has a cut, but not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 57,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,358 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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P509 TGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P509 TGT, 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 P509 TGT registered?

P509 TGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P509 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 TGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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