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P465 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,336 mi
Last recorded103,336 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,336 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 103,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 105,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 83,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 74,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,467 miles

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

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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P465 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 P465 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 P465 BWL registered?

P465 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P465 BWL safe to buy?

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