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P527 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front radiator support cross member corroded

oil leak

wiper box worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,514 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front radiator support cross member corroded

oil leak

wiper box worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,879 miles

slight crosion on rear backing plates

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,879 miles

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

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

slight crosion on rear backing plates

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,137 miles

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,753 miles

cv-boots perishing not yet split

number plates detiorateing

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,936 miles

front + rear reg plate starting to fade

n/s/r tyre low borderline pass

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,308 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,368 miles

front discs getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,609 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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P527 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P527 BWL, 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 P527 BWL registered?

P527 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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