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P976 SDL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 SDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres very low on tread on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,120 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres very low on tread on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 60,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre started to separate

Pass 21 Aug 2011 57,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2010 54,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front disc pitted

inner centre exhaust deteriorated and nocking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,323 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2008 46,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,891 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 33,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 31,588 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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P976 SDL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P976 SDL, 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 P976 SDL registered?

P976 SDL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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