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P982 DOV

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 DOV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,128 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and inner arch area, (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,961 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,787 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall and tread edge

offside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall and tread edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,831 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated tread edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated tread edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorated sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre has slightly damaged sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P982 DOV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P982 DOV, 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 P982 DOV registered?

P982 DOV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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