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P638 WJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 WJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 113,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 112,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,910 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,910 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 113,910 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2007 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 107,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 99,158 miles

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tyre

o/s/r outer sill getting soft

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2005 99,055 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer c,c boots starting to perish

o/s/r outer sill getting soft

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak/may be oil pressure switch?

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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P638 WJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P638 WJO, 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 P638 WJO registered?

P638 WJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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