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P816 VCG

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VCG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,471 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,006 miles

body damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,888 miles

advised front brake pads low † †advised nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

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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P816 VCG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P816 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P816 VCG registered?

P816 VCG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P816 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 VCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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