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P842 HRJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,679 mi
Last recorded30,679 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 HRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 30,679 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 30,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge,advise ()

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 30,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 30,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 29,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod, track rod end, corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod, track rod end, corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,599 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 29,272 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 28,446 miles

off side front outer cv boot split , recommend replacement asap due to condition at time of inspection .

rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

recommend washer motor to be replaced due intermittent fault .

Pass 6 Dec 2018 28,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,667 miles

corrosion on rear brake piping

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,056 miles

n/s/r o/s/r outer sills require welding .

washer motor requiers attention

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 24,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake has a low foot brake effciency, road wheel to be removed and brakes to be checked .

Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,815 miles

advise full brake check

Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,189 miles

o/s/r rear damper to be checked .

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,119 miles

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

Oil Switch Leaking Oil.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,991 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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P842 HRJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P842 HRJ, 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 P842 HRJ registered?

P842 HRJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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