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P604 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both inner and outer sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 75,677 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2006 66,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 59,625 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,625 miles

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

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

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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P604 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P604 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P604 BWL registered?

P604 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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