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P144 UCD

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,250 mi
Last recorded65,250 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 UCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 65,250 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to look low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

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

underbody and suspension has corrosion

Fail 13 May 2016 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Front inner brake pads appear to look low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

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

underbody and suspension has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 62,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 61,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 60,888 miles

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear chassis legs and to floorpan

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 60,665 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear chassis legs and to floorpan

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 58,728 miles

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2012 58,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 56,879 miles

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyre treads cracked and poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 53,636 miles

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2010 53,636 miles

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

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,530 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,017 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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P144 UCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P144 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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P144 UCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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