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P651 CEJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,344 mi
Last recorded52,344 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 CEJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,664 miles

2 X FRONT LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC------REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD PEELING/////VEHICLE SHOWING ATS AGE/MILES--TIRED,OLD,,,,,,,

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS////175/70/13 X 4----NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS UNDER BONNET VHSC'''''FRONT SUBFRAME VHSC

Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREAS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREAS (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

2 X FRONT LOWER SUS ARMS VHSC------REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD PEELING/////VEHICLE SHOWING ATS AGE/MILES--TIRED,OLD,,,,,,,

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS////175/70/13 X 4----NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS UNDER BONNET VHSC'''''FRONT SUBFRAME VHSC

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,140 miles

175/70/13 X 4

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING...

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLITCH AREAS UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLITCH AREAS UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

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

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

175/70/13 X 4

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING...

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,477 miles

175/70/13 X 4

REA EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.2.6)

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

175/70/13 X 4

REA EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,473 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,011 miles

175/70/13 X 4

NSR & OSR INNER SILLS S/CORR-POSDOT

OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH-OS30CM-PODOT-MONITOR

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,290 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,874 miles

175/70/13 X 4

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED-PODOT

REAR W/BLADE TORN

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-29/2/12

SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,155 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,124 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,104 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,706 miles

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

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

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

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

imbalace on front brakes, close to limit of 26%.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all under body has light corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,441 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 38,423 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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P651 CEJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P651 CEJ, 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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P651 CEJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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