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P962 KMA

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 KMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,183 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,585 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 30,517 miles

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

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

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

front panel/cross member slightly coroded

n/s/f tyre close to wear markers

rear brakes appear noisey during roller test

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,426 miles

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

front bumper damaged could constitute sharp edge n/s/f

Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,248 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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P962 KMA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P962 KMA, 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 P962 KMA registered?

P962 KMA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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