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P554 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,376 mi
Last recorded68,376 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 68,376 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 65,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,061 miles

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

Rear Service brake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,093 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 60,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,666 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 57,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,111 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 55,446 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 53,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 51,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 49,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,344 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P554 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P554 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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P554 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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