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P408 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,600 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 89,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,289 miles

Oil leak

rear sills corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2015 86,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear sills corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,907 miles

nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not effecting brakes,steering or suspension.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not effecting brakes,steering or suspension.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,595 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 61,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,531 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,110 miles

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

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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P408 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P408 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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P408 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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