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P443 AFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,789 mi
Last recorded116,789 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,789 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

EXHAUST RUSTY ON CAT FLANGE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F COIL SPRING CORRODED

O/S/F WING CORRODED

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE , SUMP AREA

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE RUSTY AND SILL RUSTY (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,178 miles

o/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion above fuel tank

oil leaking from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/ and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion above fuel tank

oil leaking from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,335 miles

Both sides front outer drive shaft gaiters are perished

Corrosion under body

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads are getting low

Front exhaust system surface corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes surface rusty

Rear tyres are getting low and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,013 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,598 miles

Slight scratches to near side of windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,832 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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P443 AFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P443 AFC, 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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P443 AFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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