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P262 OWX

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,288 mi
Last recorded22,288 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 OWX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2015 22,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2014 20,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,839 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust signs of deterioration

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Sep 2013 18,837 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust signs of deterioration

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,524 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes splitting

signs of corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,198 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,423 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 11,234 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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P262 OWX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P262 OWX, 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 P262 OWX registered?

P262 OWX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P262 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 OWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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