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P543 JEV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,342 mi
Last recorded90,342 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 JEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,342 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension components dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,559 miles

underside dry/rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 88,105 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,305 miles

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

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

underside dry/rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,171 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 82,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 78,640 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake will need adjusting soon

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

backs of sills and rear chassis dry/rusty

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewalls

front number plate slightly deteriorated

hand brake will need adjusting soon

Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

backs of sills and rear chassis dry/rusty

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewalls

hand brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,274 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 67,271 miles

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

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

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

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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P543 JEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P543 JEV, 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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P543 JEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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