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P153 MDM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 MDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 122,126 miles

both front tyres o/j/l 1.6mm BODERLINE

condition n/s cv boot BODERLINE

condition o/s cv boot

corrosion and repairs to both rear sills and undersills

corrosion around exhaust rear box and tail pipe

damage to n/s/r arch and doors

front brake pads wear low BODERLINE

front no. plate damage through mountings

general underside corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 May 2011 118,532 miles

both front brakes binding

condensation n/s headlamp glass

condition n/s c.v boot

condition o/s/f brake disc

corrosion both front floors

corrosion both rear brake pipes

corrosion o/s/r sill undersill borderline

damage to n/s/r sill/door borderline

dampness around power steering pipes

front brake pad wear low

front number plate cracked through mounting screw borderline

general unserside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal borderline

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,776 miles

brake fluid level low

condition of front number plate

corrosion and repairs to both rear sills borderline

corrosion on both rear undersills

damage to n/s/r door/wing

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,014 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,592 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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P153 MDM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P153 MDM, 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 P153 MDM registered?

P153 MDM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P153 MDM safe to buy?

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