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P603 MLU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 MLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

light accident damage to o/s wing and door

pas steering operation rough when cold

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,736 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body damage to offside front wing/door

both rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s an o/s lower boot floor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 100,548 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot full at time of test obstructing full inspection

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f wing badly dented but does not cause any fouling

Fail 11 Jun 2013 100,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot full at time of test obstructing full inspection

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f wing badly dented but does not cause any fouling

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,380 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 98,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 95,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake pipes not in clip[s but secure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 83,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 83,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 79,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 76,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 72,929 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 72,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P603 MLU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P603 MLU, 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 P603 MLU registered?

P603 MLU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P603 MLU safe to buy?

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