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P240 KRV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 KRV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Rear chassis rail slightly corroded

exhaust hanger missing

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,706 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,587 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,587 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,195 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 61,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 58,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,538 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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P240 KRV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P240 KRV, 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 P240 KRV registered?

P240 KRV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P240 KRV safe to buy?

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