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P241 SBV

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,244 mi
Last recorded152,244 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2012 152,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

nearside front trye inner edge worn

nearside rear inner wheel arch slighty corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,244 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside front trye inner edge worn

nearside rear inner wheel arch slighty corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 152,235 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 152,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 145,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 132,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 99,762 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 99,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,256 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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P241 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P241 SBV, 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 P241 SBV registered?

P241 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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