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N131 EFA

1995 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,987 mi
Last recorded128,987 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Nissan Almera91,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 EFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 128,014 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 126,815 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 126,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 125,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 123,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 123,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 122,455 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 122,450 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,781 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 117,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 114,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 108,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 103,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,082 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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N131 EFA is a 1995 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N131 EFA, 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.

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N131 EFA is a 1995 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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