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N119 SHO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,465 mi
Last recorded181,465 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 SHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 181,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

General corrosion to body and structure

O/s/f seatbelt fraying

Pass 3 Apr 2014 179,956 miles

Both rear shock absorbers oily

Corrosion to in both outer sills

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Front plate deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension components

O/s seat belt webbing fraying

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear shocks weak operation

Fail 3 Apr 2014 179,956 miles

Both rear shock absorbers oily

Corrosion to in both outer sills

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Front plate deteriorating

General corrosion to suspension components

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

O/s seat belt webbing fraying

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear shocks weak operation

Pass 21 Mar 2013 177,707 miles

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Corrosion to inner sills and structure

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Front number plate damaged

Metal brake pipes corroding

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 175,540 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weaping oil

Exstensive corrosion to both outer sills

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn unevenly

General corrosion to rear chassis and axle

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2011 171,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills have heavily corroded blisters

front number plate damaged new one need

n/s rear brake reading low

o/s/f brake slighty binding

stone chips front screen

surface corroded all under vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2010 161,839 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corroded blisters both outer sills and main chassis members

front number plate damaged

stone chips front screen

Fail 6 Apr 2010 161,839 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corroded blisters both outer sills and main chassis members

front number plate damaged

stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Apr 2009 151,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

corroded blisters o/s outer sill

front number plate damaged

slight seepage from n/s/f c/v joint gaiter clip

small stone chips front screen

Fail 16 Apr 2009 151,501 miles

corroded blisters o/s outer sill

front number plate damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

slight seepage from n/s/f c/v joint gaiter clip

small stone chips front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 141,007 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers perished

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock arsorbers dust covers split

corroded blisters under vehicle and rear main chassis

front number plate damage

Fail 13 Apr 2007 128,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock arsorbers dust covers split

corroded blisters under vehicle and rear main chassis

front number plate damage

Pass 12 Apr 2006 118,883 miles

front number plate creaked

rear exhaust box correded not leaking

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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N119 SHO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N119 SHO, 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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What year was N119 SHO registered?

N119 SHO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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