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P445 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 94,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to o/s/f floor area

Fail 23 Nov 2018 91,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated & insecure

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to o/s/f floor area

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,998 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,716 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,702 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,193 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

car quite muddy underneath

slight corrossion to both rear sills

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,368 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,267 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 60,255 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2006 56,400 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 56,400 miles

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

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)

some rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,422 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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P445 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P445 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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What year was P445 BWL registered?

P445 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P445 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 BWL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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