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P540 CCH

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 CCH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,177 miles

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

all four wheel arches are corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear silencer baffles loose and rattling

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four wheel arches are corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear silencer baffles loose and rattling

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from the engine

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,949 miles

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

body work corroded on wheel arches

oil leaks from engine

very slight coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,955 miles

corrosion to wheel arches , rear washer in-op/blade split , wheel trims damaged , heavy oil leaks , o/s/f chassis rail corroded , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , o/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked

rear coil springs corroded , o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges / very badly cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to wheel arches , rear washer in-op/blade split , wheel trims damaged , heavy oil leaks , o/s/f chassis rail corroded , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , o/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked

rear coil springs corroded , o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges / very badly cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,267 miles

slight cracking to various suspension bushes †rear tyre treads unevenly worn †surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,145 miles

cracking/perrishing to various supension bushes †surface corrosion to outer sills †engine/gear box wet with oil †damage to wheel trims †scratches to various body pannels

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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P540 CCH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green 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 P540 CCH, 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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P540 CCH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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