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P425 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 105,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 105,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 105,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge,and are perished/cracking in the treads

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 105,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 105,022 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 105,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2006 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,275 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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P425 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P425 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 P425 XWL registered?

P425 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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