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P868 VGP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 74,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread has cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2019 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,037 miles

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

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

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,037 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,769 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,010 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2015 55,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 53,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,726 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,214 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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P868 VGP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P868 VGP, 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 P868 VGP registered?

P868 VGP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P868 VGP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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