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P453 HBG

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,622 mi
Last recorded113,622 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 HBG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 113,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 101,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 101,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,126 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 91,051 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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P453 HBG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P453 HBG, 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 P453 HBG registered?

P453 HBG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P453 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 HBG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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