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P424 MRK

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 MRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,895 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,596 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,573 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,340 miles

o/s/r + N/S/R OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,139 miles

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

both front tyres well worn

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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P424 MRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P424 MRK, 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 P424 MRK registered?

P424 MRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P424 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 MRK shows 12 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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