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P637 VBE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 VBE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 90,659 miles

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

Center exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Offside sill panel section at rear showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria.Underside of vehicle showing areas of corrosion damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2011 83,905 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber gaitors torn

Corrosion weakness to offside lower wheel arch/sill end,but not structural and meeting test criteria

Dampness around PAS hoses behind front bumper,but no leaks detected during test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 83,905 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber gaitors torn

Corrosion weakness to offside lower wheel arch/sill end,but not structural and meeting test criteria

Dampness around PAS hoses behind front bumper,but no leaks detected during test

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,020 miles

Center and rear exhaust mountings perished,but meeting test criteria

Oil leak

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,943 miles

center and rear exhaust rubber mountings showing perishing,but meeting test criteria

corrosion weakness evident to offside sill,but meeting test criteria at moment.Other corrosion weaknesses evident

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,438 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,380 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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P637 VBE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P637 VBE, 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 P637 VBE registered?

P637 VBE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P637 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P637 VBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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