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P208 PGK

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,425 mi
Last recorded47,425 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 PGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 45,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 43,731 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 41,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/R13 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 40,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,767 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,913 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 29 May 2012 30,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,203 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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P208 PGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P208 PGK, 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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P208 PGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P208 PGK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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