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P223 KPX

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

220,639 mi
Last recorded220,639 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 KPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 220,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leaks.

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

Offside front suspension spring is starting to corrode.

Offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode.

corrosion and small hole on front crossmember (not within a perscribed area).

Fail 6 Nov 2012 215,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine sump rusted and leaking oil, and posssible leak rear main seal, also oil pressure switch seeping oil

n/s/f cross member/radiator support rusting through

Pass 6 Nov 2012 215,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine sump rusted and leaking oil, and posssible leak rear main seal, also oil pressure switch seeping oil

n/s/f cross member/radiator support rusting through

Pass 2 Nov 2011 207,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 207,009 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 193,058 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in screen

front discs deteriorating

front number damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 183,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 163,238 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 163,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All 4 flexi pipes in poor condition

General corrosion

General oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2007 144,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 144,559 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 131,220 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F outer CV boots perished.Advise replacement.

N/S/R tyre distorted.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Oil leak onto "cat" converter heat shield.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 131,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Knocking heard in n/s/f suspension area when bounced,possible link to defective shock absorber.Requires further investigation.

N/S/F and O/S/F outer CV boots perished.Advise replacement.

N/S/R tyre distorted.

O/S/R tyre perished.

Oil leak onto "cat" converter heat shield.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P223 KPX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P223 KPX, 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 P223 KPX registered?

P223 KPX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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