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P382 YFX

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 YFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 120,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sill forming crossion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,584 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 15 Oct 2009 108,584 miles

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

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

battery light on

Fail 10 Oct 2009 108,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery tell lamp stats on

offside front tyre tread down to 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,305 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 85,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 85,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

offside number plate bulb dim

sump leaking

oil level below min level

Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 75,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

o/s/r brake drum slightly oval

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

wheel trims fitted

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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P382 YFX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P382 YFX, 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 P382 YFX registered?

P382 YFX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P382 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 YFX shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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