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P579 YPL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 YPL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear of vehicle has multible spots of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,973 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,985 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,985 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,615 miles

10 spotsa of corrosion see block plan

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,665 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,182 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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P579 YPL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P579 YPL, 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 P579 YPL registered?

P579 YPL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P579 YPL safe to buy?

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