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P492 HVV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 HVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,096 miles

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

rear o/s chassis corroded

slight play steering rack arm (n/s)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 114,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear o/s chassis corroded

slight play steering rack arm (n/s)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 108,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,890 miles

Front number plate has minor chip damage.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Please be advised that both lower door sills hav e had wlding epairs.

Please be advised that the rear tyre is perished on side walls.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,499 miles

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

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

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

advise rear sills have have welding repairs o/srear flakey rust

Pass 17 Feb 2007 97,945 miles

near side rear of door sill has light corrsion keep in check suggest attension soon

Pass 11 Feb 2006 94,184 miles

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

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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P492 HVV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVV, 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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P492 HVV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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