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P492 AUJ

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 AUJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 107,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2006 84,107 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P492 AUJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P492 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P492 AUJ registered?

P492 AUJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P492 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 AUJ shows 6 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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