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P707 VGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,513 mi
Last recorded138,513 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 138,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,707 miles

offside front arch has some surface rust

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front arch has some surface rust

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 129,405 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 129,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 124,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 124,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 114,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 109,515 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,101 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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P707 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P707 VGJ, 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 P707 VGJ registered?

P707 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P707 VGJ safe to buy?

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