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P106 TWV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,323 mi
Last recorded120,323 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 TWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 118,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to CAT section and CAT section to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,028 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 114,124 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to backplate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to backplate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,954 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 111,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,843 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,843 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sidewall damage to N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres and heavy cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front chassis cross member slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front chassis cross member slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,299 miles

cporrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front wishbone balljoint rubbers split both sides

rear brake pipes copper slipped over

Fail 21 Feb 2011 98,297 miles

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

cporrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front wishbone balljoint rubbers split both sides

rear brake pipes copper slipped over

Pass 22 Feb 2010 95,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,840 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,733 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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P106 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 87,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P106 TWV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P106 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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