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P379 MRK

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 MRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,990 miles

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,990 miles

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

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,057 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

difficulty passing emission test,engine hunting when hot

o/s/r sill has been repaired by welding

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,057 miles

difficulty passing emission test,engine hunting when hot

o/s/r sill has been repaired by welding

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,950 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill (double skined)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill (double skined)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,096 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 56,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,995 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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P379 MRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P379 MRK, 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 P379 MRK registered?

P379 MRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P379 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 MRK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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