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P631 BFJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,039 mi
Last recorded136,039 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 136,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 136,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,274 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 131,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,274 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 126,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,835 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 118,835 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 110,967 miles

exhaust rusty

front numer plate cracked

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 102,020 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2006 102,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

vehicle needs tracking

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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P631 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P631 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 P631 BFJ registered?

P631 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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