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P301 TFV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 TFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,403 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 114,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,520 miles

Child Seat fitted nearside rear. Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear doors child lock in use at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted nearside rear. Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear doors child lock in use at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre low on tread and perished

Oil leak

Rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre low on tread and perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,744 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,744 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,862 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to windscreen

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,842 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,842 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,951 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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P301 TFV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P301 TFV, 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 P301 TFV registered?

P301 TFV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P301 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 TFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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