MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
fuel filter corroding
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
fuel filter corroding
steel brake pipes corroding
both rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edges
corrosion to exhaust hangers and rattle from heat shields
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion to outer sills
oil on engine and gearbox
slight disfigurement to rear number plate
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edges
corrosion to exhaust hangers and rattle from heat shields
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion to outer sills
oil on engine and gearbox
slight disfigurement to rear number plate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly
rear foot brake efforts slightly low
rear number plate delaminating
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre worn unevenly
rear foot brake efforts slightly low
rear number plate delaminating
steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside front tyre low on tread.Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre low on tread.Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
heavy corrosion o/s outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion to offside outer sill at centre
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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P408 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold 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 P408 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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P408 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.
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