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P601 SUM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 SUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,035 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 73,754 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak undercar

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,325 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 65,325 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,825 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on brake pipes nearside front to nearside rear joints

corrosion on near and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders

front brake imbalance at 24% maximum permitted 25%

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 53,239 miles

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

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

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

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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P601 SUM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P601 SUM, 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 P601 SUM registered?

P601 SUM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 1996.

Is P601 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 SUM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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