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P515 BRM

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 BRM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2007 116,466 miles

Both rear shocks 'dust covers' deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Imbalance in front brakes - car has been standing, brake performance OK. Check at next service

N/S lower ball joint cover split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2007 116,466 miles

Both rear shocks 'dust covers' deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Imbalance in front brakes - car has been standing, brake performance OK. Check at next service

N/S lower ball joint cover split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 105,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 105,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack/perish

front number plate cracked but still secure

nails in the nearside rear tyre

nearsid efront wing panal damaged

nearside front seatbelt twisted

rear engine/gearbox mounting worn/knocking

Fail 19 Jul 2005 100,747 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)

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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P515 BRM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P515 BRM, 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 P515 BRM registered?

P515 BRM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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