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P737 BUA

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,626 mi
Last recorded103,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 BUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,701 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,212 miles

Non adjustable drivers 'bucket' seat fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,302 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,950 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,949 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,644 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 104,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 104,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads low

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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P737 BUA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P737 BUA, 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 P737 BUA registered?

P737 BUA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P737 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P737 BUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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