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P5 MDG

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 MDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 90,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,806 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,412 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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P5 MDG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P5 MDG, 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 P5 MDG registered?

P5 MDG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1996.

Is P5 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 MDG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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