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P768 MLH

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 MLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 74,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 74,844 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

slight fluctuation rear brakes

stone chip n/s windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres getting low and showing signs of age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear silencer breaking down from inside

rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,133 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,755 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,373 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 36,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,028 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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P768 MLH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P768 MLH, 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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P768 MLH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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