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P626 RUC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 RUC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 82,345 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2009 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2008 77,441 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,438 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 73,380 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 73,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 59,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P626 RUC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P626 RUC, 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 P626 RUC registered?

P626 RUC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P626 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P626 RUC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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