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P83 YEL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,374 mi
Last recorded126,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 YEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,374 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2018 126,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,541 miles

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

Nearside Lower b pillar to door step starting to rust

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,257 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 122,534 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,086 miles

Advanced corrosion to catalytic coverter and slight leak

Advancing corrosion to front chassis crossmember

Advancing corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating and screw in tread of n/s

Brake fluid low

Drivers door hinges worn

Front brake discs and pads worn close to limits

General corrosion to rear inner sills

Some inbalance to front brake operation and slight bind

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 109,827 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

All coil springs corroding

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Corrosion to front crossmember under radiator

General corrosion to structure and subframes

General corrosion to suspension arms

Light corrosion to front brake discs and some uneven brake application

Poor connection to o/s dipped headlamp

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Fail 9 May 2013 109,827 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

All coil springs corroding

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Corrosion to front crossmember under radiator

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

General corrosion to structure and subframes

General corrosion to suspension arms

Light corrosion to front brake discs and some uneven brake application

Poor connection to o/s dipped headlamp

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,265 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,725 miles

Cv boots perishing

Exhaust deteriorating

General corrosion to structure

Knock in steering

Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Cv boots perishing

Evidence of filler in both outer sills

Exhaust system deteriorating

Knock in steering

Screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,721 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)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres bald inner edges

Cv boots perishing

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f tyre worn close to limits, bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight knock in steering

Pass 15 Mar 2010 88,321 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)

both rear shock absorbers rubber dust covers split

small stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chips front screen

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,786 miles

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

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

stone chips front screen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,058 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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P83 YEL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P83 YEL, 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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P83 YEL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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