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P403 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate cracked but readable

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,974 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,267 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,884 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,706 miles

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

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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P403 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P403 BWL, 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 P403 BWL registered?

P403 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P403 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 BWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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