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P477 OCV

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 OCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,341 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,351 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,208 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 19,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,944 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken - not showing white light at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,704 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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P477 OCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P477 OCV, 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 P477 OCV registered?

P477 OCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P477 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 OCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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