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P553 ACY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 ACY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 110,627 miles

front crossmember corroded

offside & nearside sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 86,170 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2005 86,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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P553 ACY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P553 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 P553 ACY registered?

P553 ACY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P553 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 ACY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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