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P989 TFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,283 mi
Last recorded142,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 TFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 142,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 136,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 134,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 134,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 132,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 132,018 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 121,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 105,824 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,833 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 101,833 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,814 miles

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

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

mutiple points of corrotion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,293 miles

Chip in zone b

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Chip in zone b

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 82,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,486 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 79,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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P989 TFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P989 TFC, 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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P989 TFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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