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P493 RGE

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 RGE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,244 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1 of 2 front exhaust mounts missing & Rear Section corroded

Both outer cv boots perishing

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Both sill drop plates and chassis legs and rear crossmember corroding

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Front discs worn and pads seem low

Ns Rear sill corroding

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

Os Front floor pan corroded

Slight oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,239 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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P493 RGE is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P493 RGE, 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 P493 RGE registered?

P493 RGE is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P493 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 RGE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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