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P878 PGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 PGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,207 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 105,194 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,071 miles

rear vrm plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2007 87,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear vrm plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2006 72,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The front brake pads are worn low.

The nearside front tyre is becoming low on tread on its inner edge.

There is a slight oil weep from the powers teering hose union with cooler.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 72,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

The front brake pads are worn low.

The nearside front tyre is becoming low on tread on its inner edge.

There is a slight oil weep from the powers teering hose union with cooler.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 76,056 miles

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

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

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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P878 PGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P878 PGF, 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 P878 PGF registered?

P878 PGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P878 PGF safe to buy?

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