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P906 XWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 101,434 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 95,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 95,904 miles

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,369 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,369 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 75,662 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 75,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,166 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,166 miles

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

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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P906 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P906 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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P906 XWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P906 XWL safe to buy?

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