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P578 HMM

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,441 mi
Last recorded210,441 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 HMM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 210,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 200,463 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 193,791 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer seals corroaded

o/s/f chassis rail corroaded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 193,791 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outer seals corroaded

o/s/f chassis rail corroaded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 103,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 170,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r metal brake pipe slight corosion

o/s/r tyre 2mm and puncture

Pass 17 Nov 2007 154,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 144,396 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 HMM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 HMM, 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 HMM registered?

P578 HMM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P578 HMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 HMM 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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