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P246 GKR

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,457 mi
Last recorded60,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 GKR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f floor corroded,,,wiper motor noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing low and perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,159 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,821 miles

Offside Rear outer body sill has slight corrotion

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,831 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

noted corrosion started on o/s outer sill

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,481 miles

noted corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,051 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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P246 GKR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P246 GKR, 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 P246 GKR registered?

P246 GKR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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