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P506 HAR

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,626 mi
Last recorded95,626 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 HAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,626 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 90,180 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 90,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,872 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 82,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,470 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 60,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P506 HAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P506 HAR, 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 P506 HAR registered?

P506 HAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P506 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 HAR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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