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P489 YJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,610 miles

advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished.no cords visible at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,610 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished.no cords visible at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,284 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2010 66,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,508 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 60,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 58,731 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 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P489 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

P489 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P489 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 YJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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