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P532 HAR

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 HAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 122,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Washer Jet Inoperative But Enough Water To Clear The Screen From O/S

Rear Inner And Outuer Wheel Arches Corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Washer Jet Inoperative But Enough Water To Clear The Screen From O/S

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner And Outuer Wheel Arches Corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,392 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 116,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 88,003 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Baffles Are Braking Up

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,611 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,911 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,676 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (no cords visable)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,307 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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P532 HAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P532 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 P532 HAR registered?

P532 HAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P532 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 HAR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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