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P43 NCV

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 NCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,303 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,099 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,098 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,445 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,260 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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P43 NCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P43 NCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P43 NCV registered?

P43 NCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P43 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 NCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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