CarVerify

Free Car Check

P852 PGJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 PGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded ( chalked ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the rear box join area (7.1.2)

engine oil low/ leak from around the sump area

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,115 miles

oil leak engine area

Nearside Front road wheel nuts not fitted correctly x4

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe is corroded marked in yellow chalk)

front bonnet hinges seized

items removed from drivers view prior to test

noise from engine on tickover

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe is corroded marked in yellow chalk)

front bonnet hinges seized

items removed from drivers view prior to test

noise from engine on tickover

oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,492 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,486 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,284 miles

N/S/F tyre splitting on outer tread. 175/65/r14-82H

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn sounds slight harsh

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,851 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn sounds slight harsh

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,586 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,401 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to split

ignition switch worn

o/s outer c.v boot badly perished

oil seepage around power steering rack pinion

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,670 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P852 PGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P852 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

How do I check the history of P852 PGJ?

You can check the full history of P852 PGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P852 PGJ registered?

P852 PGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P852 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 PGJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P852 PGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P852 PGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.