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P245 TBW

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,580 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,456 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel/suspension has been pushed back from accident damage resulting in drive shaft hitting chassis leg(drive shaft not fouling now but wheel and suspension still out of alignmemt)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,456 miles

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

Damage to offside front wing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front wheel/suspension has been pushed back from accident damage resulting in drive shaft hitting chassis leg(drive shaft not fouling now but wheel and suspension still out of alignmemt)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,883 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,912 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,912 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,436 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,355 miles

Front number plates damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,355 miles

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

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

Front number plates damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

f/n/plate damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,654 miles

f/n/plate damaged

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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P245 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P245 TBW, 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 P245 TBW registered?

P245 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P245 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 TBW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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