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P461 REU

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 REU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,926 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,333 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,873 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,703 miles

front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear sill rusty

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,495 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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P461 REU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P461 REU, 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 P461 REU registered?

P461 REU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P461 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 REU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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