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P577 XCU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 XCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2007 138,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,636 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 123,633 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 106,468 miles

crack to nearside front indicator lens

crack to nearside reversing lens

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake pads worn down to 4mm

nearside front chassis rail has some damage from bad jacking of vehicle

small cut to nearside rear outer wall

Pass 10 May 2006 99,266 miles

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

engine and transmission oil leaks

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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P577 XCU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P577 XCU, 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 P577 XCU registered?

P577 XCU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P577 XCU safe to buy?

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