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P705 LOT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,438 mi
Last recorded147,438 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 LOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 147,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion around o/s/r chassis

O/S outter sill general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 136,509 miles

all under body corrded an outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2013 143,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all under body corrded an outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2012 137,045 miles

oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded and have been body filled

front exhaust bracket missing

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear jacking point damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2012 136,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded and have been body filled

front exhaust bracket missing

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear jacking point damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 129,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded and body fillerd

front exhaust brackets missing

nearside front inner wheel arch insecure

nearside rear jacking point damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,219 miles

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

Front exhaust stud missing and centre fixing missing(system secure).

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

O/S/F sill area damaged and both rear ares slightly corroded and filled.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 120,219 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front exhaust stud missing and centre fixing missing(system secure).

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

O/S/F sill area damaged and both rear ares slightly corroded and filled.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight unbalance rear footbrake.O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 107,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F sill area damaged.Centre exhaust fixings not connected(system secure).Nut missing from front flange.N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F sill area damaged.Centre exhaust fixings not connected(system secure).Nut missing from front flange.N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,954 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 91,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,978 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

both front outer cv gaitors cracking slightly

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

spare tyre illegal

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,880 miles

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

both front outer cv gaitors starting to crack

offside front tyre low on inside edge

spare tyre illegal

Pass 17 Aug 2005 64,102 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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P705 LOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 P705 LOT, 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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P705 LOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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