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P428 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,144 mi
Last recorded94,144 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 94,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 88,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,906 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 73,549 miles
Fail 1 May 2009

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

Pass 2 May 2008 67,102 miles
Fail 2 May 2008

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

Pass 1 May 2007 65,352 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,335 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 58,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,378 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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P428 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P428 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 P428 XWL registered?

P428 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P428 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 XWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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