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P838 WBW

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 WBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 84,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,884 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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P838 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P838 WBW, 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 P838 WBW registered?

P838 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P838 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 WBW shows 7 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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