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P523 LAB

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 LAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,646 miles

exhaust centre section corroding & blowing slightly

o/s & n/s rear body strengthener rails (near fuel tank) corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge

rear metal brake pipes to & from flexi-hoses corroding

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

water lying in spare wheel well of boot

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,536 miles

o/s & n/s body strengthener rails towards rear corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,490 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s & n/s body strengthener rails towards rear corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,344 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges & close to limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,344 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges & close to limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,047 miles

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

light corrosion on all areas underside of vehicle

light corrosion on both sills

rear brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2010 75,974 miles

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

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

light corrosion on all areas underside of vehicle

light corrosion on both sills

rear brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,457 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 63,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,064 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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P523 LAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P523 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 P523 LAB registered?

P523 LAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P523 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 LAB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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