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P139 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,151 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,445 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear outer arch's are corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear outer arch's are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,097 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre has side wall damage consistent with having been driven while flat

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,092 miles

Nearside 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)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre has side wall damage consistent with having been driven while flat

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,160 miles

Corrossion On Rear Wheel Arch O/S

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrossion On Rear Wheel Arch O/S

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyre Sidewalls Cracked

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,802 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 61,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P139 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P139 XWL, 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 P139 XWL registered?

P139 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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