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P980 HRJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 HRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,421 miles

brake pipes at rear feeding n/s and o/s flexi hoses starting to corrrode

Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes at rear feeding n/s and o/s flexi hoses starting to corrrode

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,443 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,411 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

battery light on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2006 50,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2006 50,176 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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P980 HRJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P980 HRJ, 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 P980 HRJ registered?

P980 HRJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P980 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 HRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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