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P413 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,231 mi
Last recorded74,231 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 74,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,231 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust deteriorated on joint and heat shield loss

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (175 65 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

near side of front exhaust mount snap off cat

power steering slightly notches at times

Fail 25 Nov 2024 74,231 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust deteriorated on joint and heat shield loss

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (175 65 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

near side of front exhaust mount snap off cat

power steering slightly notches at times

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,197 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,197 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,340 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 57,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,450 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,450 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,485 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and loose baffle internally

Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded and loose baffle internally

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,129 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffle's loose & noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,348 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,348 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,854 miles

n/s rear end of outer sill rusty & weak,

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,654 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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P413 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P413 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 P413 XWL registered?

P413 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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