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P989 OGT

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,638 mi
Last recorded66,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 OGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre outer wall has cuts not deep enough to reach the cord

Fail 30 Jul 2009 66,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre outer wall has cuts not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 16 May 2008 66,601 miles

Near side front tyre tread low and worn on the inner edge

Surfaces of both front brake discs lightly rusted

Fail 15 May 2008 66,600 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Near side front tyre tread low and worn on the inner edge

Surfaces of both front brake discs lightly rusted

Pass 1 May 2007 66,590 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 66,561 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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P989 OGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P989 OGT, 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 P989 OGT registered?

P989 OGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P989 OGT safe to buy?

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