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P118 TWV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 TWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,776 miles

dust rubber covers broken on nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

nearside and offside body sills getting rusty rear end

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,243 miles

rubber covers over rear shock absorbers broken

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,243 miles

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

rubber covers over rear shock absorbers broken

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,238 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perished

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,238 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perished

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,563 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,080 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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P118 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P118 TWV registered?

P118 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P118 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 TWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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