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P308 SGC

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,081 mi
Last recorded161,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 SGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 161,081 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 161,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 153,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 153,647 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 130,602 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 115,067 miles

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Fail 6 Sep 2007 115,059 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear

both rear tyres badly perished esp n/s

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,791 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 88,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 70,181 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,691 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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P308 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P308 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 P308 SGC registered?

P308 SGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P308 SGC safe to buy?

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