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P862 GHE

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 GHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre low in tread and in poor condition.

offside front tyre getting low in tread .

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 80,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre low in tread and in poor condition.

offside front tyre getting low in tread .

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,904 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,904 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,500 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 61,442 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 56,787 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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P862 GHE is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P862 GHE, 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 P862 GHE registered?

P862 GHE is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P862 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 GHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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