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P528 SFW

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,524 mi
Last recorded35,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 SFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 35,524 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front to rear at rear and both at rear from flexi to wheel cylinder

Fail 14 Jul 2018 35,524 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front to rear at rear and both at rear from flexi to wheel cylinder

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,271 miles

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

steel brake pipes at rear corroded across rear axle both up to rear flexi and both into wheel cylinders

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,845 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,434 miles

Advise drivers side sill centre section surface corrosion - not excessive.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,573 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,877 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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P528 SFW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P528 SFW, 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 P528 SFW registered?

P528 SFW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P528 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 SFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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