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P393 LSC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,606 mi
Last recorded50,606 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 LSC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,606 miles

3x rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

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

n/s & o/s rear outer sills have been welded

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,885 miles

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

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

n\s\f bumper damaged

o\s\f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2011 48,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

n\s\f bumper damaged

o\s\f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2010 46,556 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,556 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking on outer wall

Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking on outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2008 42,479 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes wearing

both front flexi hose ferruls corroding

both front ling bar bushes splitting

both offside and nearside rear sills soft and corroding

exhaust system corroded

slight damage at nearside front bumper and wing also both ends of rear bumper

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,424 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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P393 LSC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P393 LSC, 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 P393 LSC registered?

P393 LSC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P393 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 LSC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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