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P638 XUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 XUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion both siils (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 81,128 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both siils (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and front x member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 78,376 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills and front x member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,373 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,804 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 60,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 59,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 54,775 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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P638 XUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P638 XUD, 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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P638 XUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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