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P214 DPY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 DPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f / o/s/f jacking points 1st stages of corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deterated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 46,004 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f / o/s/f jacking points 1st stages of corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deterated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,464 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,708 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,929 miles

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 24,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 21,212 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED AND WORN TO 3MM.BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

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

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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P214 DPY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P214 DPY, 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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P214 DPY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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