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P542 CCH

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 CCH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 64,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,252 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 56,252 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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P542 CCH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P542 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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What year was P542 CCH registered?

P542 CCH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P542 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 CCH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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