MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leaks?
OSR tyre worn on edges
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
brake fluid level is low
chip in screen
front anti roll bar link bushs are slightly deteriorated
front cross member and chassis rails are rusty
front dics are slightly worn
front pads are getting low
surface corrosion both rear inner and outer sills, rear floors and rear chassis
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
brake fluid level is low
chip in screen
front anti roll bar link bushs are slightly deteriorated
front cross member and chassis rails are rusty
front dics are slightly worn
front pads are getting low
nearside fron tyre is worn on the egdes
oil leaks?
surface corrosion both rear inner and outer sills, rear floors and rear chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
front discs are slightly worn
offside rear tyre is close to the limit (1.8mm)
oil leak
screen chipped
surface corrosion both rear floors, both rear chassis and both inner and outer sills
surface corrosion front cross member
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front plate cracked
n/s/f wheel rim damage
sump corroded
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
fluid weep from power steering hose at rack head
oil leak back of engine possible oil pressure/temperature switch
oil level low
slight coolant weep from hose connection at bottom of radiator
spare tyre flat
stone chip in screen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P205 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P205 BWL, 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 P205 BWL registered?
P205 BWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 December 1996.
Is P205 BWL safe to buy?
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