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P126 TWV

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 TWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,392 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,416 miles

both outer sills corroding at rear

front service brake veers right

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,569 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and chrome tailpipe insecure

Front service brake veers right

Offside outer sill at rear corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear silencer corroding

offside chassis brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 59,077 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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P126 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black 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 P126 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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What year was P126 TWV registered?

P126 TWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P126 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 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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