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P225 OAH

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,429 mi
Last recorded54,429 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 OAH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2023 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,913 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front sill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 50,913 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,344 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,187 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 38,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,079 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 35,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,071 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 23,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,699 miles

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

all tyres deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 17,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres deteriorating.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,853 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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P225 OAH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P225 OAH, 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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P225 OAH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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