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N171 YAO

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,018 mi
Last recorded89,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 YAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 89,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,772 miles

Signs of corrosion throughout vehicle. †Exhaust centre silencer corroded. †Front number plate cracked. †Centre rear seat belt fluffing. †Wheel arches showing signs of corrosion. †Child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2005 60,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 60,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N171 YAO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N171 YAO, 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 N171 YAO registered?

N171 YAO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N171 YAO safe to buy?

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