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P541 GMG

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 GMG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 135,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 125,435 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on archs

corrosion on fuel[pipes

corrosion underfloor front to rear

discs and pads started to wer

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 122,949 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 122,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 118,443 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 107,297 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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P541 GMG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P541 GMG, 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 P541 GMG registered?

P541 GMG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P541 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P541 GMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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