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P612 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,781 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 76,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,370 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 68,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 62,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,466 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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P612 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P612 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 P612 VGS registered?

P612 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P612 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 VGS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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