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P611 VTM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,811 mi
Last recorded115,811 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,811 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 115,807 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,994 miles

n/s outer sill rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2012 112,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,499 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 103,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 100,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 97,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 97,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 80,649 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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P611 VTM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P611 VTM, 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 P611 VTM registered?

P611 VTM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P611 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P611 VTM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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