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N179 SBO

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,721 mi
Last recorded127,721 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 SBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 127,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,077 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded!

nearside rear tyre starting to crack!

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 106,167 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 12 Aug 2009 99,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,075 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,183 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r sill

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 SBO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N179 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

N179 SBO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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