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P501 VCD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 120,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 120,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 105,487 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 105,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,154 miles

Both front constant velocity boots cracked

Surface rust on brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P501 VCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P501 VCD, 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 P501 VCD registered?

P501 VCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P501 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 VCD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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