MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not bigger than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
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 .
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
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
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD †RECOMMEND TRACKING
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK AND DETERIORATION
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
POWER STEERING BELT STARTING TO CRACK EARLY STAGES
POWER STEERING BELT STARTING TO CRACK EARLY STAGES
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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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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P258 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1996.
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