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P392 GEY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 GEY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,023 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower front panel corroded, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

metal fuel filler pipes corroded, NOT LEAKING.

n/s rear wheel arch/door slightly damaged.

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs corroded.

o/s & n/s rear outer sills corroded, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

o/s front outer wheel arch slightly corroded, NO JAGGED EDGES.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,545 miles

n/s rear outer wheel arch/door slightly damaged, NO JAGGED EDGES.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,566 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s & n/s rear inner & outer sills corroded, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,629 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,901 miles

cracking to rear o/s outer tyre sidewall

slight leak from exhaust frontpipe

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,294 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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P392 GEY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P392 GEY, 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 P392 GEY registered?

P392 GEY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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