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P101 UCD

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 UCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,963 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,963 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,963 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

no emissions test carried out due to bad blow on exhaust

noise from power steering seek advice

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,963 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

no emissions test carried out due to bad blow on exhaust

noise from power steering seek advice

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,638 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear sill area has corrosion

offside rear sill area has corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,263 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade torn but clears the screen

slight corrosion on the offside rear part of the sill

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,964 miles

front drop link bushes cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

small oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,671 miles

advise drop link bushes starting to crack.

advise exhaust corroded.

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise drop link bushes starting to crack.

advise exhaust corroded.

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner.

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 42,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,143 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,733 miles

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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P101 UCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P101 UCD, 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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P101 UCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P101 UCD safe to buy?

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