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P423 UBB

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 UBB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust knocking on vehicle

not able to check complete outer sills

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,030 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust knocking on vehicle

not able to check complete outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corrodede and knocking

o/s and n/s outer rear wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

only just passed emission test

Fail 4 Jan 2013 114,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corrodede and knocking

o/s and n/s outer rear wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

only just passed emission test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal stiff

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal stiff

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,898 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 82,880 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 60,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 59,757 miles

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

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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P423 UBB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P423 UBB, 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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P423 UBB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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