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P681 HKL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,610 mi
Last recorded44,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 HKL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door aperture,close to prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower front valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes slightly binding

cooling fan not cutting in

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,204 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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)

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,939 miles

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

offside front wheel slight brake bind

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 42,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front wheel slight brake bind

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,779 miles

front wheels binding

poor repairs to rear outer sills; some welding incomplete

Fail 8 Sep 2012 40,777 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front wheels binding

poor repairs to rear outer sills; some welding incomplete

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 38,195 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front outer CV gaiter perishing.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,031 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,789 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,370 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,370 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,661 miles

BOTH OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES IN POOR CONDITION , JUST PASSABLE

REAR OF INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,587 miles

FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

Fail 24 Aug 2006 35,587 miles

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,015 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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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P681 HKL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P681 HKL, 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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P681 HKL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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