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P229 DRR

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 51,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,508 miles

all 4 tyre treads cracking.

cross member corroding.

front brakes sticking.

fuel filler neck heavly corroded.

n/s/r tyre at 2mm.

o/s and n/s sills corroding.

sub frame corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,068 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills corroded slightly

both under sills corroded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 35,696 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P229 DRR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P229 DRR, 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 P229 DRR registered?

P229 DRR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P229 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 DRR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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