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P597 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 70,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poor inner front brake disc faces

rear brake pipes corrosion started

rear outer sills crispy

Pass 14 May 2009 70,817 miles

poor inner front brake disc faces

rear brake pipes corrosion started

rear outer sills crispy

Pass 13 May 2008 68,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 65,719 miles

both rear sills starded to corrode but not holed

Pass 18 May 2006 58,873 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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P597 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P597 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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What year was P597 VGS registered?

P597 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P597 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 VGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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