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P396 CVE

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 CVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,106 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,665 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,574 miles

centre & rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre & rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,612 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,612 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,075 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,529 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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P396 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 P396 CVE, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P396 CVE registered?

P396 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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