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P643 BUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 BUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OS front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,108 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

sligth damage to offside rear seat belt

tread starting to seperate on rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2013 75,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

sligth damage to offside rear seat belt

tread starting to seperate on rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 68,979 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2012 68,960 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 60,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 54,717 miles

Corrosion on N/s/r sill

O/s/r brake pipe corroding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,749 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,470 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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P643 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P643 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 P643 BUD registered?

P643 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P643 BUD safe to buy?

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