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P783 NRL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 NRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 116,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 21%

all four wheel arches becomming heavily corroded

battery loose in carrier

both front strut, strut housing and coil springs corroded

both rear strut, strut housing and coil springs corroded

heavy corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

nearside front (also deteriorating with age) Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70/13

nearside outer sill becomming corroded/advanced in places

offside outer sill rear section weld repaired, becomming heavily corroded in places

offside rear tyre becomming cracked and perrished 185/70/13

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 112,638 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 108,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Slight corrosion of both side rear sill and wheel arch sections

Pass 27 May 2009 98,370 miles

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

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

both outer sills getting weak in places

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 16 May 2009 98,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both outer sills getting weak in places

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 21 May 2008 86,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 80,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,055 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 78,606 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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P783 NRL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P783 NRL, 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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P783 NRL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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