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P457 LEV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,427 mi
Last recorded62,427 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 LEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,806 miles

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,806 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,781 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 32,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,949 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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P457 LEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P457 LEV, 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 P457 LEV registered?

P457 LEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P457 LEV safe to buy?

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