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P489 XTT

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 XTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,935 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)

nail in o/s/r (shoulder)

o/s/f tyre excessively perished

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in o/s/r (shoulder)

o/s/f tyre excessively perished

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,784 miles

rear brake operation

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,784 miles

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

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

rear brake operation

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,308 miles

front tyres different size from rear tyres

Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres different size from rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,221 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 16,988 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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P489 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P489 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 P489 XTT registered?

P489 XTT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P489 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 XTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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