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P655 KWJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,686 mi
Last recorded78,686 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 KWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 78,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 77,011 miles

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

surface corrosion on front crosmember

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 74,024 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,024 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS EARLY SIGNS OF LEAKAGE/BOTH REAR OUTER CILLS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 9 May 2007 73,531 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS IS CORRODING BUT SOLID/NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF LEAKAAGE.

Pass 16 May 2006 72,944 miles

rear metal brake piping has early signs of corrosion;

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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P655 KWJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P655 KWJ, 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 P655 KWJ registered?

P655 KWJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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