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P273 RHY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 RHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 128,451 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 124,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 124,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,520 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 121,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 117,430 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 117,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,138 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 109,134 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,361 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,795 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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P273 RHY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P273 RHY, 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 P273 RHY registered?

P273 RHY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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