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P173 CVO

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,872 mi
Last recorded47,872 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 CVO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,872 miles

repair to offside floor to inner sill as been covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2012 47,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,885 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,227 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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P173 CVO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P173 CVO, 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 P173 CVO registered?

P173 CVO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P173 CVO safe to buy?

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