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P688 HNH

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 HNH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 116,437 miles

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

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

rear sills corroded / filled

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,813 miles

both rear sills rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,813 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear sills rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,192 miles

rear chassis corroded and weak

minor exhaust blow from manifold

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

second hand seat belt to offside front and presenter intends to tidy up slight fraying

Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,192 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

minor exhaust blow from manifold

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,699 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs scored

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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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P688 HNH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P688 HNH, 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 P688 HNH registered?

P688 HNH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P688 HNH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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