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P802 VVL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 VVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 80,256 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,272 miles

front floor stiffners slightley bent

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,396 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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P802 VVL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P802 VVL, 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

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What year was P802 VVL registered?

P802 VVL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P802 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 VVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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