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P588 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,262 miles

Offside and near side rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 146,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside and near side rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,618 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion through out

Fail 12 Sep 2018 137,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion through out

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner (3.6.B.2c)

parts of underside corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 134,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner (3.6.B.2c)

parts of underside corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,520 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

parts of vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 128,074 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,923 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 102,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 100,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,761 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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P588 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P588 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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P588 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P588 VGS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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