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P599 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,688 mi
Last recorded115,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 108,951 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,467 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 87,444 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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P599 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P599 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 P599 VGS registered?

P599 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P599 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 VGS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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