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P870 VGP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 177,073 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 170,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 166,173 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 166,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 157,297 miles

c.v boots perrished

front tyres wearing close to limit

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 140,624 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 23 Mar 2006 124,844 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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P870 VGP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P870 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P870 VGP registered?

P870 VGP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P870 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 VGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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