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P489 BNR

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,368 mi
Last recorded99,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 BNR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,368 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,376 miles

corosion settingn in atfront cross member.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,751 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,118 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 64,445 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 64,150 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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P489 BNR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P489 BNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P489 BNR registered?

P489 BNR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P489 BNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 BNR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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