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P305 SBV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,350 mi
Last recorded77,350 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,350 miles

airbag light staying on

all coil springs corroded

all shockers rubber boot split

exhaust corroded

front number plate slightly broken

front pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 25 Mar 2008 77,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light staying on

all coil springs corroded

all shockers rubber boot split

exhaust corroded

front number plate slightly broken

front pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,917 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres just on limit

front brakes slightly juddering

front pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,672 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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P305 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P305 SBV, 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 P305 SBV registered?

P305 SBV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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