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P955 EAV

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,514 mi
Last recorded47,514 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 EAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,867 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust earth strap snapped

Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,701 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P955 EAV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P955 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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P955 EAV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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