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P445 AUT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 AUT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 89,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,694 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both, and both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside in car headlight adjuster not working

Offside Rear tyre cracking minor

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 29 May 2017 77,655 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, and end box section (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and end box section (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both, and both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside in car headlight adjuster not working

Offside Rear tyre cracking minor

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 17 May 2016 72,444 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 72,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,702 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,643 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 69,149 miles

Both outer sill panels starting to corrode recommend attention.

Pass 9 May 2013 65,300 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Outer sill panels starting to corrode.

Pass 3 May 2012 61,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,970 miles

rear number plate will require attention soon

Fail 7 May 2010 51,888 miles

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

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

rear number plate will require attention soon

Pass 11 May 2009 47,444 miles

WILL REQ REAR NUMBER PLATE SOON

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,124 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,053 miles

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

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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P445 AUT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P445 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 P445 AUT registered?

P445 AUT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P445 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 AUT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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