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P776 RCW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 RCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 148,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 141,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,159 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 134,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 134,660 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 131,726 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 131,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,628 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 127,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 119,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P776 RCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P776 RCW, 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 P776 RCW registered?

P776 RCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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