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P876 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 143,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 143,762 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 132,727 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 132,727 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 122,101 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS [ BUCKLED SLIGHTLY ]

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP [ LENS BROKEN ]

CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION JOINT

FRONT / CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,712 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 101,977 miles

ADVISE SPECIALIST REPAIR TO BOTH REAR UNDERSILLS[MOT PASSABLE/REQUIRES REPAIR]

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

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

Offside 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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P876 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P876 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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P876 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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