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P32 XLJ

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 XLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,414 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,414 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,078 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit an offside front tyre worn on inner edge and also close to legal limit

unable to clearly view front brake pads

Fail 21 Feb 2015 112,078 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit an offside front tyre worn on inner edge and also close to legal limit

unable to clearly view front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,749 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,305 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 89,277 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,577 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,410 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 62,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,494 miles

Nearside sill starting to rust

Fail 17 Jul 2006 56,494 miles

Nearside sill starting to rust

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 51,179 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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P32 XLJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P32 XLJ, 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 P32 XLJ registered?

P32 XLJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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