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P717 RGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 RGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,837 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

All tyres starting to perish

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

dents and scratches around vehicle

front number plate damaged

small stone chips in window screen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drive belts perishing

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sills corroded

offside front electric window switch faulty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade worn

roof ariel broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drive belt perishing

front number plate broken

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear inner tyre side wall perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

roof ariel broken

scratches and dents all round vehicle

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2012 87,751 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drive belt perishing

front number plate broken

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear inner tyre side wall perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

roof ariel broken

scratches and dents all round vehicle

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

ariel broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear bumpers damaged

front lower radiator crossmember corroded

fuel cap release lever faulty

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust boots perished

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

offside rear tyre tread low and cracked

rear wiper blade worn to excess

steering wheel coating in poor condition

tail gate corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,240 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

ariel broken

exhaust system corroded

front and rear bumpers damaged

front lower radiator crossmember corroded

fuel cap release lever faulty

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust boots perished

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

offside rear tyre tread low and cracked

rear wiper blade worn to excess

steering wheel coating in poor condition

tail gate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,020 miles

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

front outer drive shaft gaitors cracking

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,698 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 60,282 miles

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

Offside front tyre 3/4mm tred depth left

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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P717 RGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P717 RGF, 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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P717 RGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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