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P514 DOF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,083 mi
Last recorded116,083 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 DOF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,083 miles

rear sills weak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 510,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 93,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,938 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 82,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 73,318 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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P514 DOF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P514 DOF, 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 P514 DOF registered?

P514 DOF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P514 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 DOF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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