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P726 HYC

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 HYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,988 miles

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

various brake pipes rusty / both inner/outer sills rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2016 101,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

various brake pipes rusty / both inner/outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,205 miles

both front anti roll bar link pins - bushes splitting and deterioating

both rear tyres deterioating and getting low

exhaust mount by cat corroded off but still secure

front brake discs lipped

front crossmember rusty

o/s front floor rusty

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front anti roll bar link pins - bushes splitting and deterioating

both rear tyres deterioating and getting low

exhaust mount by cat corroded off but still secure

front brake discs lipped

front crossmember rusty

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front floor rusty

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 84,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front brake pads getting low

advise offside steering rack damp

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,686 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 69,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,915 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,615 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,733 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin on both sides.

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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P726 HYC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P726 HYC, 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 P726 HYC registered?

P726 HYC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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