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P405 SJV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,710 mi
Last recorded70,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 SJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,710 miles

The nearside front outer c/v boot starting to crack.

The nearside rear and offside rear outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion at the end of the pipe.

The rear section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

The nearside front outer c/v boot starting to crack.

The nearside rear and offside rear outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion at the end of the pipe.

The rear section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,669 miles

The engine oil sump is showing signs of corrosion.

The front number plate is in poor condition.

The off side and near side front outer cv boots are in poor condition - perished and cracked.

The off side and near side rear wheelarch panels are showing signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread.

The rear silencer is in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,707 miles

The rear silencer box is showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,177 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,129 miles

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

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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P405 SJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P405 SJV, 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 P405 SJV registered?

P405 SJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P405 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P405 SJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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