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P449 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,201 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,720 miles

front crossmember corroded

main beam tell tale staying on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 87,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front crossmember corroded

main beam tell tale staying on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,003 miles

adv front crossmember corroded (not within a prescribed area)

adv nearside rear shockabsorber has a slight leak (not serious)

adv offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

adv rear chassis with some corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2014 85,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

adv front crossmember corroded (not within a prescribed area)

adv nearside rear shockabsorber has a slight leak (not serious)

adv offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

adv rear chassis with some corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,227 miles

Oil leak

adv exhaust corroded

adv front crossmember corroded (not within prescribed area)

adv offside rear inner sill under car corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,227 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

adv exhaust corroded

adv front crossmember corroded (not within prescribed area)

adv offside rear inner sill under car corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,895 miles

NOTE nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

Oil leak

adv front crossmember corroded

adv nearside rear inner sill corroded

adv offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

NOTE nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

Oil leak

adv front crossmember corroded

adv nearside rear inner sill corroded

adv offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,240 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,822 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adv exhaust corroded(centre exhaust section will need replacing shortly)

adv oil switch leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,629 miles

adv front pads worn close to limit

Fail 8 Nov 2007 58,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

adv front pads worn close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 53,406 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P449 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P449 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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P449 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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