CarVerify

Free Car Check

P163 TJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,433 mi
Last recorded49,433 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 TJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 49,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,501 miles

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

under body corrosion front and rear

Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,623 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer cv gaitors (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2017 45,617 miles

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer cv gaitors (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and splitting

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,311 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,686 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,677 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,723 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,716 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn severely on inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,209 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn severely on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,637 miles

both rear tyres perishing due to age

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,692 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P163 TJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P163 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P163 TJO?

You can check the full history of P163 TJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P163 TJO registered?

P163 TJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P163 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 TJO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P163 TJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P163 TJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.