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N156 XJL

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 XJL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,458 miles

both front brake pads starting to wear low

both rear outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,043 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 84,002 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,030 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.! †O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURE SCREW IN TREAD.! †N/S/R TYRE PUNCTURE SCREW IN EDGE; ALSO CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,853 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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N156 XJL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N156 XJL, 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 N156 XJL registered?

N156 XJL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N156 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 XJL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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