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P172 WUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 103,157 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 103,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 100,375 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 100,375 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 96,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 96,135 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,923 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 89,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,609 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,962 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 66,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P172 WUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P172 WUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 WUD registered?

P172 WUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P172 WUD safe to buy?

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