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P149 TJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 TJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 85,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,071 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,632 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 84,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 84,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 82,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 82,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section after catalic convertor rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,083 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,154 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,453 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,786 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall has surface cracks

oil cooler leaking rad end

slight engine oil lerk

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall has surface cracks

oil cooler leaking rad end

rear brake pipes need treating

slight engine oil lerk

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,555 miles

n/s rear tyre inner wall cracking

o/s rear brake pipe corroded treat asap

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,555 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall cracking

o/s rear brake pipe corroded treat asap

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 56,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,760 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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P149 TJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P149 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

P149 TJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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