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P205 RAM

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

73,276 mi
Last recorded73,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 RAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,276 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,117 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 69,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 68,101 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,568 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,914 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 64,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 63,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 61,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,562 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 58,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 55,274 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 55,274 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2005 51,992 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 51,992 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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P205 RAM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P205 RAM, 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 P205 RAM registered?

P205 RAM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P205 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 RAM shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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