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P980 ONM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,740 mi
Last recorded162,740 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 ONM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 162,740 miles

1/ SILL PANELS/X MEMBER/SUSPENSION PARTS/ UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 18 Jun 2009 162,740 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

1/ SILL PANELS/X MEMBER/SUSPENSION PARTS/ UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 7 Mar 2008 146,764 miles

1/ ENGINE SUMP RUSTY AND VERY BAD OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ REAR WHEEL ARCHES/UNDER BODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 7 Mar 2008 146,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ ENGINE SUMP RUSTY AND VERY BAD OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ REAR WHEEL ARCHES/UNDER BODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 9 Mar 2007 133,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 133,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 120,335 miles

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

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 ONM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

P980 ONM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P980 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 ONM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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