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N188 YEO

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,541 mi
Last recorded36,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 YEO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavily corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank metel filler pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 36,541 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavily corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank metel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,270 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavily corroded underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,387 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,911 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,699 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,829 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,963 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,764 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,400 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 28,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N188 YEO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N188 YEO, 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 N188 YEO registered?

N188 YEO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N188 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 YEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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