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P635 BFJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,522 mi
Last recorded151,522 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2015 151,522 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both brake pipes from front to rear hoses noted to have slight corrosion.

Nearside front brake noted to be binding slightly.

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak noted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 130,585 miles

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear floor has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2014 138,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear floor has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 126,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,376 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 120,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,940 miles

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

Offside front outer sill corroded - not within perscribed area at time of test.

Slight sorrosion noted nearside rear floorpan

Surface corrosion noted nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,174 miles

Engine sump corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight corrosion notede on rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2010 109,168 miles

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

Engine sump corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight corrosion notede on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 100,971 miles

surface corrosion on both outer sill panels

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,842 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 74,317 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked border line pass

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,317 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked border line pass

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,217 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on treadand sidewalls

front cross memberstarting the corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2005 71,388 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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P635 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P635 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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P635 BFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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