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P808 RGP

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 RGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,124 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,120 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,532 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas not excessive as yet

Fail 18 Dec 2015 73,493 miles

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas not excessive as yet

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracked through tread

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2015 70,454 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracked through tread

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,985 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,951 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (at rear)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,091 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 31 Dec 2011 68,559 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

slight binding on front brakes

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,210 miles

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

both main centre brake pipes slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both main centre brake pipes slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres starting to crack/perrish

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,119 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,991 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,246 miles

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

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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P808 RGP is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P808 RGP, 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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P808 RGP is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P808 RGP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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