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P481 XTT

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 XTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,763 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear sill slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,916 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,914 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)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,182 miles

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

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2011 76,139 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,905 miles

offside front outer CV boot cracked

radiator top hose split & leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,876 miles

offside front outer cv boot cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,940 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,940 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f outer cv boot cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,886 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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P481 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P481 XTT, 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 P481 XTT registered?

P481 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P481 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 XTT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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