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P434 AUT

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,806 mi
Last recorded176,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 AUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 176,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front inner wing corroded but outside of 30cm of suspension mounting

Fail 4 Nov 2013 176,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front inner wing corroded but outside of 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 27 Nov 2012 165,690 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2011 156,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/r wheel arch area fibreglassed but no signs of corrosion

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 156,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/r wheel arch area fibreglassed but no signs of corrosion

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 147,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s front tyre worn niside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,604 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

rear box deteriorating

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 136,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/ and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear box deteriorating

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 126,951 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2008 126,951 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

O/s Front & O/s rear tyres - wear on edges.

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,407 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 107,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 97,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 97,095 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P434 AUT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P434 AUT, 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 P434 AUT registered?

P434 AUT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P434 AUT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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