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P552 ACY

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,545 mi
Last recorded144,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 ACY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 144,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 144,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,822 miles

off side front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2009 137,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 134,341 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 134,339 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 125,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,196 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 115,882 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 115,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P552 ACY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P552 ACY, 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 P552 ACY registered?

P552 ACY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P552 ACY safe to buy?

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