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P622 BFJ

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,047 miles

poor flow from front washer jets

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,600 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 82,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,602 miles

adv front no plate slight impact damage....

adv offside front indicator lamp taped ......

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

adv front no plate slight impact damage....

adv offside front indicator lamp taped ......

adv treatment to be added to fuel system to help reduce emission output from engine.......

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,535 miles

adv corrosion to front crossmember.........

adv front number plate impact damage.....

adv impact/ accident damage to front of vehicle........

Fail 6 Jan 2014 81,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv corrosion to front crossmember.........

adv front number plate impact damage.....

adv impact/ accident damage to front of vehicle........

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,238 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 78,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 76,592 miles

adv corrosion to both rear outer sills.......

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,332 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,331 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,551 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,626 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 70,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,002 miles

offside front tyre wearing insde edge

Fail 1 Dec 2006 66,918 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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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P622 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P622 BFJ, 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 P622 BFJ registered?

P622 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P622 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 BFJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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