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P258 SGC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 SGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 86,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,141 miles

Both front tyres have signs of perishing and small cuts to outer walls

Offside rear inner seal has surface corrosion. No holes at present time of test.

Signs of perishing on all the front drop link bushs

Signs of perishing on both the front outer cv gaiters

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,141 miles

Both front tyres have signs of perishing and small cuts to outer walls

Offside rear inner seal has surface corrosion. No holes at present time of test.

Signs of perishing on all the front drop link bushs

Signs of perishing on both the front outer cv gaiters

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,827 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front tyres cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,827 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH front tyres cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,530 miles

Oil leak

Aux drive belts perishing

Front number plate blemished

Signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

Surface corrosion on the nearside front floor. Surface corrosion all under vehicle. Surface corrosion nearside rear metal fuel pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,822 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill by suspension (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill by suspension (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,447 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,447 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,532 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,825 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,825 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,045 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,073 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SMALL CHIP ON WINDSCREEN (IN ZONE A )NOT BIGGER THAN 10MM .

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,065 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER TREADS. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON INNER TREAD BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD YET

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

POWER STEERING RACK HOSE SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

RECOMMEND TRACKING DUE TO FRONT TYRE WEAR

Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER TREADS. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON INNER TREAD BUT NOT DOWN TO CORD YET

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

POWER STEERING RACK HOSE SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

RECOMMEND TRACKING DUE TO FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,036 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD †RECOMMEND TRACKING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK AND DETERIORATION

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 17 Nov 2005 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

POWER STEERING BELT STARTING TO CRACK EARLY STAGES

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,181 miles

POWER STEERING BELT STARTING TO CRACK EARLY STAGES

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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P258 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 P258 SGC, 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 P258 SGC registered?

P258 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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