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P627 VTM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,029 mi
Last recorded130,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,029 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill back (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion front crossmember

surface corrosion on the nearside outer sill

surface corrosion on the rear chassis

surface corrosion on the sill backs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 123,578 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs lipped

both front wiper blades split on the ends

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

nail/screw in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside washer jet poor

surface corrosion on the floor, rear chassis and sill backs

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,153 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs lipped

exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges & 2mm

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge & 3mm tread depth

surface corrosion on the rear chassis

Fail 6 Aug 2012 120,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs lipped

exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges & 2mm

nearside washer jet poor

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge & 3mm tread depth

surface corrosion on the rear chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2011 115,033 miles

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

nearside washer jet poor

surface corrosion on the front crossmember

Fail 19 Jul 2011 115,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet poor

surface corrosion on the front crossmember

Fail 12 Jul 2010 110,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 110,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,249 miles

exhaust heat shields rusty

front crossmember has surface corrosion

offside front indicator cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,050 miles

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perished in the tread

front crossmember has surface corrosion

offside front indicator cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,769 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 90,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P627 VTM 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 66.7%.

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 P627 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 P627 VTM registered?

P627 VTM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P627 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P627 VTM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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