MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside and near side rear outer sills corroded
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
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front crossmember corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
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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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