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P429 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,815 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear chassie bent but not weakened

nearside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat (175/65/14)

offside mirror glass vibrates slightly

oil around cam cover and sump

rear number plate worn

rev counter inop

slight dents in both front wings

various corrosion under vehicle

wipers slightly smear

Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear chassie bent but not weakened

nearside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat (175/65/14)

offside mirror glass vibrates slightly

oil around cam cover and sump

rear number plate worn

rev counter inop

slight dents in both front wings

various corrosion under vehicle

wipers slightly smear

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 109,708 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,638 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009
Fail 26 Oct 2009 102,986 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 97,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 94,795 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 94,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 92,022 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 92,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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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P429 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P429 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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P429 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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