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P117 ADV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 ADV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,104 miles

wrong battery/clamp fitted

rear fuel pipe corroded

wiper blades smear screen

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

ns front brake binding slightly

ns front bumper damaged

ns front indicator broken

ns front tyre perished (cracked around tread)

ns head light low (just in spec)

os front brake binding slightly

ns rear tyre perished (cracked around tread) (no cords visible)

os front tyre cracked around tread (no cords visible)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to tailgate & rear bumper

ns front bumper split

ns rear tyre perished (very badly cracked around tread) 175/70/13

ns washer requires adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2011 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to ns front

accident damage to rear

both front brakes binding slightly

ns wiper blade loose

washer fluid level light on

windscreen chipped zone A

windscreen scratched zone B

Fail 1 Apr 2011 132,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

accident damage to ns front

accident damage to rear

both front brakes binding slightly

ns wiper blade loose

washer fluid level light on

windscreen chipped zone A

windscreen scratched zone B

Fail 27 Nov 2009 132,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 132,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2008 122,967 miles

ns front indicator lens broken

Fail 4 Nov 2008 122,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

ns front indicator lens broken

Pass 26 Sep 2007 114,263 miles

front & rear bumpers damaged

ns front indicator poor repair

os rear door window broken

Fail 26 Sep 2007 114,263 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear bumpers damaged

ns front indicator poor repair

os rear door window broken

Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 103,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P117 ADV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P117 ADV, 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 P117 ADV registered?

P117 ADV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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