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P89 KVW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,154 mi
Last recorded166,154 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 KVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 166,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2008 166,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2007 152,148 miles

oil leak, sump looks porous

Fail 20 Dec 2007 152,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak, sump looks porous

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2005 125,122 miles

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

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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P89 KVW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P89 KVW, 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 P89 KVW registered?

P89 KVW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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