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N216 MUA

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 MUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,323 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 71,424 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

offside outer sill corroded just passable this test recomend repair

Fail 9 Sep 2005 71,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

offside outer sill corroded just passable this test recomend repair

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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N216 MUA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N216 MUA, 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 N216 MUA registered?

N216 MUA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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