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P481 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,591 miles

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,684 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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P481 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P481 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 P481 BWL registered?

P481 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P481 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 BWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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