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P118 NVG

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 NVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 83,823 miles

cv boots heavily perished

front tyres wearing low

outer sills heavily corrded at rear

Pass 8 May 2007 78,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 70,486 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on both rear outer sills.

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

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

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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P118 NVG is a 1996 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 1996 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 87,906 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 P118 NVG, 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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What year was P118 NVG registered?

P118 NVG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P118 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 NVG 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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