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P682 VGC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 80,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 77,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 75,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear sills corroded

front number plate becoming unclear

nearside front tyre on limit of wear

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,640 miles

ADVISE;EXHAUST HAS SUB-STANDARD REAR SILENCER

Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,640 miles

ADVISE;EXHAUST HAS SUB-STANDARD REAR SILENCER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2008 71,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 71,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 61,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,351 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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P682 VGC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P682 VGC, 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 P682 VGC registered?

P682 VGC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P682 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P682 VGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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