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P719 YLJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 YLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,319 miles

Drivers seat operation stiff

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers seat operation stiff

Engine idle speed low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,018 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside washer output weak

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside washer output weak

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,531 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED IN CLIP

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,846 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,475 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,644 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 58,177 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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P719 YLJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P719 YLJ, 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 P719 YLJ registered?

P719 YLJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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