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P193 SMR

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 SMR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 83,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,189 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,932 miles

advance corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,452 miles

outer sill panels starting to corrode and weak at rear sections

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 52,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,552 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked around side wall to tread

Pass 22 Aug 2005 46,871 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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P193 SMR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P193 SMR, 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 P193 SMR registered?

P193 SMR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P193 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 SMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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