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P598 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,202 mi
Last recorded76,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 64,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2013 64,299 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 28 Apr 2012 59,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 56,097 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 54,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 54,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,507 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,894 miles

n/s front door damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 47,101 miles

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

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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P598 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P598 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 P598 VGS registered?

P598 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P598 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 VGS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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