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P893 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower all suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower all suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,855 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Lower under body and components corroding

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Lower under body and components corroding

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,358 miles

Front Oil leak sump corroded ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear slight body damage to arch

Fail 28 Nov 2016 112,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Oil leak sump corroded ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear slight body damage to arch

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,843 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member corroding/under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower engine sump corroded/leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edges (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear body damage to arch

Fail 8 Dec 2015 110,842 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member corroding/under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower engine sump corroded/leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed edges (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear body damage to arch

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,576 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 104,777 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre's O/S & N/S inner sidewall's perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre's O/S & N/S inner sidewall's perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 101,805 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 95,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 80,132 miles

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

both wiper blades split

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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P893 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P893 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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P893 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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