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N240 AHH

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 AHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,360 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,941 miles

both drop sills corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both outer sills corroding

both rear floors corroding

oil pressure switch is leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both drop sills corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both outer sills corroding

both rear floors corroding

oil pressure switch is leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,340 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,855 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

front No plate dirty - but readable

o/s front tyre close to limit and cracked

o/s rear seat belt not tested due to seat belt

o/s rear tyre cracked

sills and drop sills starting to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,276 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,953 miles

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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N240 AHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N240 AHH, 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 N240 AHH registered?

N240 AHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N240 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 AHH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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