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P408 JSM

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 JSM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 91,962 miles

advise remainder of sills

advise slight play both front hub areas

advise under vehicle general condition

Fail 6 May 2015 91,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise remainder of sills

advise slight play both front hub areas

advise under vehicle general condition

Pass 9 May 2014 89,224 miles

advise remainder of sills

Fail 7 May 2014 89,223 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise remainder of sills

Pass 17 May 2013 86,609 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 86,609 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,737 miles

advise metal brake pipes

bonnet badge

Pass 12 May 2010 76,875 miles

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2009 73,005 miles

metal brake pipes painted.slight leak rear exhaust joint.

Fail 28 May 2009 73,005 miles

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

metal brake pipes painted.slight leak rear exhaust joint.

Pass 30 May 2008 68,647 miles

advise all metal brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2007 63,355 miles

advise minor damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,184 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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P408 JSM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P408 JSM, 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 P408 JSM registered?

P408 JSM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P408 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 JSM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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