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P372 EAL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 EAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,537 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle has areas of surface corrosion on underbody no holes yet

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres showing signs of perishing

showing signs of under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,317 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 52,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose at front.

fuel filter corroded.

n/s and o/s c/v gaiters showing signs of wear.

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion.

n/s rear and both front tyres cracking on side walls.

n/s rear inner brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

oil leak from oil pressure switch.

paint damage to o/s front and n/s rear.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,079 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

3 nails in o/s rear tyre - one probably not repairable.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose. †

fuel filter very rusty.

puncture repair in o/s front tyre.

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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P372 EAL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P372 EAL, 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 P372 EAL registered?

P372 EAL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P372 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P372 EAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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