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P679 UGK

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 UGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 162,855 miles

rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 160,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 160,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 157,573 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 157,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 154,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,486 miles

Corrosion in both N/S & O/S metal brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Door mirror assembly cracked.

O/S/F Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 150,486 miles

Corrosion in both N/S & O/S metal brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Door mirror assembly cracked.

O/S/F Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 146,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 146,925 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 141,410 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 141,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 135,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 131,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 131,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 126,816 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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P679 UGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P679 UGK, 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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P679 UGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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