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P196 RGH

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,797 mi
Last recorded112,797 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 RGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,797 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,292 miles

corrosion to nearside inner sill at rear

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside inner sill at rear

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,819 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 91,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,759 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,048 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,973 miles

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

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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P196 RGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P196 RGH, 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 P196 RGH registered?

P196 RGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P196 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 RGH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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