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P718 HKA

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 HKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,425 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Slight oil leak

Underside rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,399 miles

oil leak

underside of car rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,870 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,080 miles

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

ns sill rusty and weak

oil leak

sun strip on top of screen

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2011 109,080 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pipes rusty

chip in screen

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

ns sill rusty and weak

oil leak

sun strip on top of screen

wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009

Both rear tyres are cracking around sidewalls.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009

Both rear tyres are cracking around sidewalls.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,762 miles

both rear outer sills rusting

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,380 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

slight rust on both rear outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,190 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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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P718 HKA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P718 HKA, 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 P718 HKA registered?

P718 HKA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P718 HKA safe to buy?

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