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P916 SGN

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,925 mi
Last recorded91,925 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 SGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 83,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 83,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,372 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,165 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,633 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,633 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,761 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 64,741 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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P916 SGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P916 SGN, 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 P916 SGN registered?

P916 SGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P916 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 SGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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