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P250 RDM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 RDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,524 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,451 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 120,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 118,784 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 113,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,103 miles

Brake pipe into Master cylinder cross threaded but not leaking

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 98,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 97,327 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake hose perished not showing reinfocement.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,809 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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P250 RDM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P250 RDM, 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 P250 RDM registered?

P250 RDM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P250 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 RDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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