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P171 GTJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 GTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,364 miles

various rust patches under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,603 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 55,585 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,370 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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P171 GTJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P171 GTJ, 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 P171 GTJ registered?

P171 GTJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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