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P698 HEG

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 HEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 127,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

exhaust system rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/r chassis leg rusty

n/s/r handbrake cable stiff

no rear seat fitted

o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

o/s/r chassis leg getting rusty

rear exhaust fallen to bits

rear springs rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2015 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/r chassis leg rusty

no rear seat fitted

o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

rear exhaust fallen to bits

rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,981 miles

both rear brake pipes getting rusty

both rear floors getting rusty

front anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

front brake discs rusty and pads getting low

front springs rusty

o/s/f iner wing getting rusty

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil pressure switch leaking

rear exhaust rattles

rear number plate been stuck on

rear spring mounts getting rusty

wipers worn and nosiey

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil pressure switch leaking

rear number plate been stuck on

rear spring mounts getting rusty

wipers worn and nosiey

o/s/f iner wing getting rusty

both rear brake pipes getting rusty

both rear floors getting rusty

front brake discs rusty and pads getting low

front springs rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe and unions rusty

handbrake operation rough

various areas of corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2013 113,655 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe and unions rusty

handbrake operation rough

various areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of corrosion under vehicle

brake pipes and unions rusty

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake operation rough

Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of corrosion under vehicle

brake pipes and unions rusty

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake operation rough

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,440 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blow

various corrosion under car

Fail 20 Dec 2011 106,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blow

various corrosion under car

Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,275 miles

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

Front brake disk's corroded

Gerneral under-body corrosion

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 100,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disk's corroded

Gerneral under-body corrosion

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 96,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 85,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 80,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 75,177 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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P698 HEG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P698 HEG, 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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P698 HEG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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