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N117 YBU

1995 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Nissan Almera91,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 YBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across both rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking (handbrake) brake effort only just met / would require possible adjustments or repair

vehicle has been under sealed under carriage / general

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 65,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,664 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded and poor welding repair

offside rear tyre got nail in the tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,827 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded and poor welding repair

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

poor repair to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,202 miles

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

poor repair to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,987 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,987 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,828 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,828 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,183 miles

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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N117 YBU is a 1995 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,498 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 N117 YBU, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N117 YBU registered?

N117 YBU is a 1995 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is N117 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 YBU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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