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P622 VGS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,938 mi
Last recorded118,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 VGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 118,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,701 miles

Emissions not tested Due engine not staying on idle correctly + cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,472 miles

Both front Tyre`s wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 111,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Both front Tyre`s wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,246 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,246 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,477 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 102,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,921 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,540 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 94,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

clutch slipping

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 91,609 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 91,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers are worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,240 miles

offside front seat belt mechanism weak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 86,240 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front seat belt mechanism weak

Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,174 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 83,174 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2007 79,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 79,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 76,494 miles

advise rear brakes inspection

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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P622 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P622 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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P622 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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