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P725 VGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 123,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant reservoir loose

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,419 miles

coolant reservoir loose

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nails in nearside rear tyre tread

tyre side wall damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2010 120,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nails in nearside rear tyre tread

tyre side wall damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2009 115,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 109,060 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 95,791 miles

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

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

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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P725 VGJ 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 54.5%.

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 P725 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P725 VGJ?

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What year was P725 VGJ registered?

P725 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P725 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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