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P578 BWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front cross member has corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

clutch sliping

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member slightly corroaded

Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member slightly corroaded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,185 miles

engine sensor has minor oil leak.

o/s/f tyre casing has some light cracking due to age.

rear wiper rubber deteriorated.

some light corrosion on n/s/r brake pipes.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sensor has minor oil leak.

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre casing has some light cracking due to age.

o/s/r tyre has some small cuts in tread.

rear wiper rubber deteriorated.

some light corrosion on n/s/r brake pipes.

n/s/r tyre has a large area of damage to outer side wall but not showing structure of tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,652 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged but not showing cords.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,914 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 65,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,271 miles

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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P578 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P578 BWL, 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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P578 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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