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P181 SBV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,839 miles

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

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,214 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 93,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,154 miles

gaiters deteriorated offside & nearside front & rear shock absorbers

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,551 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,056 miles

o/s/r tyre wall has cracks appearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,410 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall near to tread face

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,370 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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P181 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P181 SBV, 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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P181 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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