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P515 XUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 XUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,280 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 84,249 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,457 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 80,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,075 miles

-both sides rear outer sills badly corroded and covered in underseal.both rear outer sills weak requires attention. brake pipes and fuel pipesw heavily greased

-front discs corroded worn and pitted -both sides front antiroll bar drop link pin bushes cracking -engine oil leaks -exhaust corroded and rear silencer to center serction joint leaking gasses slightly -coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,075 miles

-both sides rear outer sills badly corroded and covered in underseal.both rear outer sills weak requires attention. brake pipes and fuel pipesw heavily greased

-front discs corroded worn and pitted -both sides front antiroll bar drop link pin bushes cracking -engine oil leaks -exhaust corroded and rear silencer to center serction joint leaking gasses slightly -coil springs corroded

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front c.v boots cracked n/s/f mirror suround cracked slightly o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,047 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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P515 XUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P515 XUD, 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 P515 XUD registered?

P515 XUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P515 XUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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