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N179 HRK

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,295 mi
Last recorded148,295 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 HRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 148,295 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 148,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 136,733 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 136,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 130,436 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 130,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 122,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 122,190 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 115,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,770 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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N179 HRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N179 HRK, 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 N179 HRK registered?

N179 HRK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N179 HRK safe to buy?

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