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P482 XTT

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,017 mi
Last recorded70,017 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 XTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,538 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,713 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,492 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,725 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,702 miles

both registration plates deteriorated/faded

corrosion on underside of car front and rear

exhaust system corroded front and rear

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,022 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,054 miles

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

slight binding front brakes + body sill corroded on offside rear + surface corrosion on metal brake pipes + surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,147 miles

corosion in nearside rear outter sill

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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P482 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc 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 P482 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 P482 XTT registered?

P482 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P482 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 XTT 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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