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P791 OAB

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 OAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,432 miles

both front brake pads getting low.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,449 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,713 miles

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

check tracking.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

signs of hand brake travel.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,281 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 129,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,269 miles

near side rear tyre worn outer edge.

nearside and offside main rear metal brake pipes surface rust .

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,802 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 115,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,752 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,506 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,449 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,424 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR AND CENTRE SILENCERS CORRODED ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 1 Mar 2006 88,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 88,891 miles

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

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

Check steering tracking uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Roughness in nearside front brake when service brake applied

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 88,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE HAS ROUGHNESS WHEN APPLIED

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANELS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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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P791 OAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc 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 P791 OAB, 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 P791 OAB registered?

P791 OAB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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