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P475 MLR

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 MLR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 85,106 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 85,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,644 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,644 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,081 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 83,569 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 83,569 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 82,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 81,405 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,585 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,585 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 79,546 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 79,536 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 5 May 2011 78,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,963 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 77,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 77,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 759,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P475 MLR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P475 MLR, 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 P475 MLR registered?

P475 MLR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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