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P646 BUD

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 BUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,814 miles

front coil springs corroded

front panel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease.advise for grease to be cleaned off and pipes checked

rear no plate slightly deteriated

rear sills corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front coil springs corroded

front panel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease.advise for grease to be cleaned off and pipes checked

rear no plate slightly deteriated

rear sills corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear sills starting to corrode

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Fail 7 Nov 2007 73,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear sills starting to corrode

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,763 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 62,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 62,112 miles

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

both front cv boots starting to crack

both front tyres worn to wear indicators

osr metal brake pipe corroded

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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P646 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P646 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 P646 BUD registered?

P646 BUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P646 BUD safe to buy?

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