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P384 CAO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,142 mi
Last recorded125,142 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 CAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,142 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 125,142 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 118,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 118,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 108,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 108,470 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 97,753 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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P384 CAO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P384 CAO, 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 P384 CAO registered?

P384 CAO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P384 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 CAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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