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P963 JWA

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 JWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,539 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 84,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all four tyre walls beginning to perish

front to rear brake pipes beginning to corrode x 2

fuel filler neck beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limits [1.6mm]

o/s and n/s outer sills heavily under-sealed [appear ok]

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes beginning to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs beginning to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber gaitors split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,593 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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P963 JWA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P963 JWA, 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 P963 JWA registered?

P963 JWA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P963 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 JWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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