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P840 TFW

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 TFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 104,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,188 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 102,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front 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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P840 TFW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFW, 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 P840 TFW registered?

P840 TFW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P840 TFW safe to buy?

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