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P840 RJD

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 RJD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 123,479 miles

front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside and offside inner stills have surface corrosion

offside front tyre is low on inner tread

offside outter still rear has surface corrosion

offside rear tyre is perishing sightly around tread

Pass 15 May 2014 119,556 miles

surfaces corrosion all brake pipes

surfaces corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both side

Pass 31 May 2013 114,495 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2013 114,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,381 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 111,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 83,483 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 83,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P840 RJD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P840 RJD, 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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P840 RJD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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