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P270 WBW

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,818 mi
Last recorded131,818 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 WBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 131,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 131,625 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 126,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 126,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P270 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P270 WBW, 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 P270 WBW registered?

P270 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P270 WBW safe to buy?

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