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P908 EAV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 EAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 128,975 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,202 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both offside and nearside outer sill trims had been removed for retest

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

corrosion starting to form within the front inner wheel arches

Fail 20 Jul 2009 121,150 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

corrosion starting to form within the front inner wheel arches

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 28 Jul 2008 110,057 miles

Engine sump rusty and slight leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,057 miles

Engine sump rusty and slight leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 101,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,131 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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P908 EAV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P908 EAV, 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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P908 EAV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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