1996 Nissan Almera 1.6L Petrol · P815 VBV
1996 Nissan Almera (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 61,969 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2010.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P815 VBV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2009
- 61,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P815 VBV Mileage History
- 20/02/200654,435 mi
- 14/03/200755,746 mi+1,311 mi
- 15/03/200755,746 mi
- 10/04/200858,692 mi+2,946 mi
- 16/04/200961,969 mi+3,277 mi
- 16/04/200961,969 mi
Average of roughly 2,391 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P815 VBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Almera (P815 VBV) between February 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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