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P857 TFW

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 TFW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 146,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 104,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 123,286 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 129,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,946 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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P857 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 P857 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 P857 TFW registered?

P857 TFW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P857 TFW safe to buy?

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