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P521 LAB

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 LAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,417 miles

heavy undersealing to sill repairs

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,412 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,013 miles

Both front c.v boots perishing

Both sills starting to corrode

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front c.v boots perishing

Both sills starting to corrode

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

STRONG ADVISE - Offside rear tyre perished and close to marker bars

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,377 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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P521 LAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P521 LAB, 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 P521 LAB registered?

P521 LAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P521 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 LAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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