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P686 VGT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,996 miles

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

Oil sump is heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 37,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,499 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 31,999 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHT INSECURE

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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P686 VGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P686 VGT, 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 P686 VGT registered?

P686 VGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P686 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 VGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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