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P851 PGJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,367 mi
Last recorded61,367 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 PGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,367 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & outer side wall slightly damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damages not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,367 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & outer side wall slightly damaged not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damages not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,735 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre sidewall not showing cords.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount cracked.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,331 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 43,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,881 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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P851 PGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P851 PGJ, 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 P851 PGJ registered?

P851 PGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P851 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 PGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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