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P154 JAR

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2010 132,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wiring in dangerous condition

Pass 8 Oct 2009 122,134 miles

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

corrosion many places

engine management light flashes

Fail 6 Oct 2009 122,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion many places

engine management light flashes

Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,225 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 111,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,650 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 96,110 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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P154 JAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P154 JAR, 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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P154 JAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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