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P683 VNJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,179 mi
Last recorded92,179 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 VNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both font tyres outer edge cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,002 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2020 91,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,765 miles

both floor to sills corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,229 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,240 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,793 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,543 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,109 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,096 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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P683 VNJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P683 VNJ, 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 P683 VNJ registered?

P683 VNJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P683 VNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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