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N193 BNF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 BNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 124,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 124,818 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r door corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 114,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r door corroded

o/s/r door corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 102,755 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 102,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 92,099 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 77,740 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 77,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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N193 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N193 BNF, 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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N193 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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