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P731 VGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheels have slight bind

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,264 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,205 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

both rear outer sill panels corroding

exhaust system deteriating

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,848 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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P731 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P731 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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P731 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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