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P427 CNU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,183 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 102,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,321 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,411 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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P427 CNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P427 CNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P427 CNU registered?

P427 CNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P427 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 CNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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