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P71 PUB

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,788 mi
Last recorded45,788 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,788 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,399 miles

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

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

corrosion to all perscribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,683 miles

Exhaust cat mounting 1 side of the mounting has broken away, the other side is corroded but holding solid

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front and Rear Number plates delaminated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S and O/S Outer sills corroded

N/S/R Tyre is a winter tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre perished / splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,683 miles

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

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

Exhaust cat mounting 1 side of the mounting has broken away, the other side is corroded but holding solid

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front and Rear Number plates delaminated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S and O/S Outer sills corroded

N/S/R Tyre is a winter tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre perished / splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,300 miles

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

corrosion on sills and underfloor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 27,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on sills and underfloor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,763 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion on sills and floor

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,320 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 20,316 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 19,569 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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P71 PUB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PUB, 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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P71 PUB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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