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N21 WCY

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,509 mi
Last recorded213,509 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 WCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 213,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 213,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 200,143 miles

o/s rear wheel arch and lower quarter panel areas corroded,

Pass 23 Oct 2012 179,789 miles

none structural corrosion to o/s rear outer sill area

Fail 22 Oct 2012 179,789 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 155,105 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 155,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,264 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 130,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,611 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 103,611 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 71,733 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 71,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 67,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s mirror broken

Pass 10 May 2007 67,636 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s mirror broken

Pass 2 May 2006 64,653 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread area

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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N21 WCY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N21 WCY, 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 N21 WCY registered?

N21 WCY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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