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P257 POY

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,348 mi
Last recorded62,348 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 POY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,348 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,401 miles

brake pipes covered in grease †slight damage to alloy rims †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges †** 195/55/15v **

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt †outer sills covered in plastic trim †slight engine oil leaks †front tyres wearing on inner edges †front brake discs worn †exhaust corroded †corrosion to various under body sections

Pass 5 Aug 2006 42,688 miles

brake pipes covered in grease. †slight corrosion to rear brake discs. †exhaust front pipe corroded. †front brake idisc nner faces corroded. †damage to front valance/trim †

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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P257 POY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P257 POY, 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 P257 POY registered?

P257 POY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P257 POY safe to buy?

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