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P276 RHY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 RHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 163,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 155,175 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 155,174 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 145,363 miles

n/s/f tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 15 May 2012 145,363 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)

n/s/f tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 19 May 2011 133,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 133,088 miles

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 May 2010 120,276 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s sil/door shut begining to corrode

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 20 May 2010 120,276 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s sil/door shut begining to corrode

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 103,948 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear metal brake pipes from flexis to wheel cylinders begining to corrode

Pass 23 May 2008 91,761 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn to 4mm

Fail 20 May 2008 91,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 18 May 2007 87,669 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

all rear brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 22 May 2006 80,713 miles

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

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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P276 RHY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P276 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 P276 RHY registered?

P276 RHY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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