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P578 FNV

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 FNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,827 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,917 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side rear tyre tread slight crackes

off side rear tyre tread slight crackes

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 49,165 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 FNV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P578 FNV, 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 P578 FNV registered?

P578 FNV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P578 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 FNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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