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P220 EVM

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 EVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,778 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,778 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,674 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,940 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shocker dust covers torn

Fail 7 Aug 2009 75,940 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shocker dust covers torn

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,594 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,740 miles

advisory notices from previous test dated 16/08/2007 have not been repaired

Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,682 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front subframe coreroded

sump corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,219 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,219 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

rear wiper split

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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P220 EVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P220 EVM, 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 P220 EVM registered?

P220 EVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P220 EVM safe to buy?

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