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P153 MLD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,684 mi
Last recorded62,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,684 miles

front and rear no plates deteriorated

heavy cracking in both front tyre treads - recommend replacements

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,447 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls perishing - recommend replacement

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,040 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads perishing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 62,034 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads perishing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,361 miles

surface cracks in both front tyre treads

welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 31 Dec 2016 61,361 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

surface cracks in both front tyre treads

welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,976 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 60,976 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2014 60,003 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall prishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and covered in grease, recommend further inspection.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,100 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MLD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MLD, 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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P153 MLD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P153 MLD safe to buy?

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