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P149 SUM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 SUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise under body poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 57,166 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise under body poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

underbody poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2015 56,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

underbody poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise under body poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,737 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise under body poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,959 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,957 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise suspension slight carrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,469 miles

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

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

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

all brake hose ferruled ends corroded.

all front and rear suspension components corroded.

all wheel archs corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake hose ferrules corroded.

both rear brake pipe nuts corroded.

both rear outer sills corroded around repaired areas.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,061 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 44,061 miles

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

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

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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P149 SUM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P149 SUM, 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 P149 SUM registered?

P149 SUM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P149 SUM safe to buy?

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