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P71 OWU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 OWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front seat belt twisted.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,802 miles

nearside front seat belt twisted.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,293 miles

both wiper blades splitting

corrosion to outer sills both sides

nearside front outer cv boot slight greese leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,517 miles

nearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage of greese

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,517 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front outer cv boot has slight seepage of greese

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,985 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot,slight seepage of greese

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2009 75,985 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front outer cv boot,slight seepage of greese

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,528 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,493 miles

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

Off side rear brake pipe is corroded, recommend cleaning and treating with copper slip grease.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 58,499 miles

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

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

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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P71 OWU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P71 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P71 OWU registered?

P71 OWU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P71 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 OWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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