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P243 PPO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,693 mi
Last recorded143,693 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PPO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 143,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

coolant bottle insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,019 miles

rear bumper damage both sides

rear suspension/chassis heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 131,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear bumper damage both sides

rear suspension/chassis heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 122,213 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 121,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 113,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,982 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

grease on offside cv boot but no leak detected

Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,089 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,399 miles

nsf ind lense cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2008 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf ind lense cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,148 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 78,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,067 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 74,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P243 PPO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P243 PPO, 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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P243 PPO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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