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P733 VGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,317 mi
Last recorded43,317 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,317 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,007 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,474 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2009 19,474 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,291 miles

offside rear and nearside tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,707 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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P733 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P733 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 P733 VGJ registered?

P733 VGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P733 VGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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