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P696 VGG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 VGG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 87,971 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)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wall has deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 84,801 miles

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

n/s/f tyre have cuts on wall

o/s/f power steering joint suspect of leak

Fail 28 May 2010 80,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 74,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 74,323 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 64,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,897 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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P696 VGG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P696 VGG, 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 P696 VGG registered?

P696 VGG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P696 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 VGG shows 9 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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