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P288 PAH

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 PAH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,969 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,925 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 48,375 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box weak (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box mount split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,027 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,990 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,428 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 36,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,378 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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P288 PAH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P288 PAH, 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 P288 PAH registered?

P288 PAH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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