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P585 SGJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 SGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,397 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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P585 SGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P585 SGJ, 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 P585 SGJ registered?

P585 SGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P585 SGJ safe to buy?

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