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P487 TUF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 TUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight interaction both rear light units

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,285 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge onto sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight interaction both rear light units

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,695 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside wiper not clearing well

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

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside wiper not clearing well

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs lipped.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 71,383 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs lipped.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,919 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,967 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 62,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,145 miles

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

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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P487 TUF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P487 TUF, 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 P487 TUF registered?

P487 TUF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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