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P626 RRN

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,600 mi
Last recorded97,600 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 RRN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,930 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 88,163 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 83,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,934 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175,70,13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking in the centre 175,70,13

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking in the centre 175,70,13

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,258 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

all tyres 06 dot code

welding repairs coated in underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,250 miles

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

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

Low fuel light on

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

all tyres 06 dot code

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,834 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,834 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,131 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,740 miles

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

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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P626 RRN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P626 RRN, 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 P626 RRN registered?

P626 RRN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P626 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P626 RRN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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