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P456 DOF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,356 mi
Last recorded163,356 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 DOF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 163,356 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 163,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 152,270 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 152,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 137,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 137,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 121,675 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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P456 DOF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P456 DOF, 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 P456 DOF registered?

P456 DOF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P456 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 DOF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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