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N225 YFL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 YFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 94,814 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 94,776 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 88,040 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 19 May 2009 83,699 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills have slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 83,699 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside and nearside outer sills have slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 79,890 miles

Nearside sill has slight corrosion.

Offside sill has slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspect poor accident repairs at rear.

Fail 13 May 2008 79,890 miles

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

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion.

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

Offside sill has slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspect poor accident repairs at rear.

Pass 31 May 2007 75,969 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 73,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 73,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N225 YFL 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 60%.

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 N225 YFL, 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 N225 YFL registered?

N225 YFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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