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P642 BUD

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 BUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,749 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 76,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,541 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,541 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,322 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,407 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,096 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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P642 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P642 BUD, 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 P642 BUD registered?

P642 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P642 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 BUD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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