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P704 GVU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,158 mi
Last recorded47,158 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 GVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 47,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion under vehicle on outer and inner sills

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,972 miles

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with rear section.

Corrosion present on all areas of vehicle especially on both rear wheel arches (inside, top and sides)

Front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,715 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,715 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,342 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,342 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,416 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,140 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER OUTER SILLS RUSTY

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,154 miles

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

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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P704 GVU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P704 GVU, 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 P704 GVU registered?

P704 GVU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P704 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 GVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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