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P353 VWV

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 VWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 59,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 45,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 45,971 miles

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

offside mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 33,197 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge. Advsise steering alignment check.

Fail 16 May 2008 33,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge. Advsise steering alignment check.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,306 miles

rear exhaust box poor condtion

Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust box poor condtion

Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,254 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,724 miles

exhaust system poor condtion

gear box leaking oil

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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P353 VWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P353 VWV, 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 P353 VWV registered?

P353 VWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P353 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 VWV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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