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N187 REC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 REC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front seatbelt difficult to retract

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrossion to full underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front seatbelt difficult to retract

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrossion to full underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

corrossion to full underside

Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

corrossion to full underside

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,027 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

light corrossion to full underside

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,026 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

light corrossion to full underside

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,370 miles

corrossion to both sides inner and outer sills

oil leak

suspension conponents corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

corrossion to both sides inner and outer sills

oil leak

suspension conponents corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,781 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,989 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,579 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,479 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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N187 REC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N187 REC, 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 N187 REC registered?

N187 REC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N187 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 REC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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