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NISSAN ALMERA1996 · 1.4L PETROL

P552 ACY

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NISSAN ALMERA (1996, PETROL, 1392cc) — mileage recorded at 144,545. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/01/2011
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/10/2010
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1392cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT entry for this 1996 Nissan Almera is from 2010, over 15 years ago. Since then, there is no recorded evidence of further testing or defects. The vehicle has 144,545 miles, averaging 4,818 miles per year, which is low for its age. This could indicate light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to wear on rubber components, corrosion, or mechanical stiffness. The MOT history shows recurring issues with tyre condition and headlamp alignment. In 2009, the offside front tyre was noted for scrubbing its inner edge, and in 2010, the front tyre tread depth fell below the legal limit. Corrosion was also recorded in 2010, affecting the body’s structural integrity near mounting points. These issues suggest potential neglect or exposure to harsh conditions, though no further defects were noted in subsequent tests. The trend of defects appears to have stabilized since 2010, as the most recent MOT was a pass with no recorded issues. However, the absence of data after 2010 means the current condition cannot be confirmed.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:35:40 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT entry for this 1996 Nissan Almera is from 2010, over 15 years ago. Since then, there is no recorded evidence of further testing or defects. The vehicle has 144,545 miles, averaging 4,818 miles per year, which is low for its age. This could indicate light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to wear on rubber components, corrosion, or mechanical stiffness. The MOT history shows recurring issues with tyre condition and headlamp alignment. In 2009, the offside front tyre was noted for scrubbing its inner edge, and in 2010, the front tyre tread depth fell below the legal limit. Corrosion was also recorded in 2010, affecting the body’s structural integrity near mounting points. These issues suggest potential neglect or exposure to harsh conditions, though no further defects were noted in subsequent tests. The trend of defects appears to have stabilized since 2010, as the most recent MOT was a pass with no recorded issues. However, the absence of data after 2010 means the current condition cannot be confirmed.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1996 Nissan Almera (P552 ACY) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2008 to January 2010, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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