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P188 KOT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,684 mi
Last recorded63,684 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 KOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to split but no cords showing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to split but no cords showing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,487 miles

rear box in poor condition

small crack in zone b

Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,149 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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P188 KOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P188 KOT, 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 P188 KOT registered?

P188 KOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P188 KOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 KOT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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