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P259 SGC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,393 mi
Last recorded31,393 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 SGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,809 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of car is becoming very rusty. Tratment now would ensure longer life.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,739 miles

Front brake discs are corroding

Front number plate is cracked.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,532 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,526 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyre walls cracking.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,130 miles

It would be wise if some attention was paid to the underside with reference to the signs of corrosion which are apparent, in particular the track rods.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 27,208 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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P259 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P259 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 P259 SGC registered?

P259 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P259 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 SGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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