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P994 VAP

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 VAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,006 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 111,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 104,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 84,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 76,385 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 76,385 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P994 VAP is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P994 VAP, 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 P994 VAP registered?

P994 VAP is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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