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P578 YJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,628 miles

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 16 Sep 2010 70,162 miles

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

Sump corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Sump corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,271 miles

Minor underside corrosion.

Exhaust system corroded.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance

Sump corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 61,271 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Minor oil leak.

Minor underside corrosion.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance

Sump corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,051 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight offside front brake judder.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,545 miles

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

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

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

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 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

P578 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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