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P852 PHT

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 PHT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 137,419 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,805 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S N/S REAR FLOOR/SILLS

Fail 1 Jul 2014 132,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S N/S REAR FLOOR/SILLS

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,679 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S FLOOR MEMBER & O/S FRONT INNER WING

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,622 miles

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S FLOOR MEMBER & O/S FRONT INNER WING

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2012 116,475 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR SILL ENDS/ARCHES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

DEEP SPLITS IN N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR SILL ENDS/ARCHES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

DEEP SPLITS IN N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,334 miles

center section of exhaust showing signs of corrsive pitting starting

front section of exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting

rear exhaust box showing corrsion of outer casing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,548 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting

rear section ofexhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,175 miles

corrsion starting to show on n/s/sill area

exhaust rear section and box showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,324 miles

outer casing of r/exhaust showing signs of corrsion starting

Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,495 miles

exhaust showing signs of wear starting

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,730 miles

exhaust showing signs of wear starting

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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P852 PHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P852 PHT, 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 P852 PHT registered?

P852 PHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P852 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 PHT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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