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P729 SGN

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,802 mi
Last recorded147,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 SGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion repair was made but still you can see slight corroside outer seal nearside & inner seal offside (6.1.B.2)

gearbox mounting defective & heavy oil leak from before

slight corrosion do to the age of the car front & back

Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,183 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Centre Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Various corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Rear Various corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2015 142,150 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 135,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2014 135,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 129,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 129,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,292 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,075 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,075 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,013 miles

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

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

Offside front indicator lense broken

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight cracking to walls of both rear tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2008 92,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front indicator lense broken

Slight cracking to walls of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2007 873,334 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 84,270 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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P729 SGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P729 SGN, 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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P729 SGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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