MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Siezed (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Siezed (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil dipstick missing
Oil leak ()
RPM gauge faulty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER AMD OUTER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
CORROSION IN FRONT CROSS MEMBER AMD OUTER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN INNER SILLS AT REAR , BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY ,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN INNER SILLS AT REAR , BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY ,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
STICKERS IN SCREEN , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS , FRONT DISCS WORN , REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED , FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY , BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
STICKERS IN SCREEN , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS , FRONT DISCS WORN , REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED , FRONT BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY , BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front registration plate damaged
oil sump corrosive
nearside rear tyre out of shape
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front registration plate damaged
oil sump corrosive
nearside rear tyre out of shape
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , FRONT PADS LOW , NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE , NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , FRONT PADS LOW , NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE , NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , SLIGHT CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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N165 YSC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 N165 YSC, 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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N165 YSC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 May 1996.
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