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P593 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,071 mi
Last recorded118,071 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,059 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,938 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 105,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,847 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,204 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 91,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,331 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,947 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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P593 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P593 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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P593 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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