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P58 VAD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,967 mi
Last recorded72,967 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 VAD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,967 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 72,851 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking noticed on outer shoulder of tyres :- Both rear's & offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,552 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,552 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,549 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,166 miles

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

perish marks/cracks in nearside front tyre,outer tread edge worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight perish marks/cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,162 miles

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

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

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

front driveshaft gaiters perished[outer]

perish marks/cracks in nearside front tyre,outer tread edge worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight perish marks/cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,201 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,325 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in nearside and offside front outer tyre walls

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,066 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 55,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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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P58 VAD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P58 VAD, 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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P58 VAD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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