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N243 MJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 MJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 73,591 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 61,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,081 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 54,026 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 May 2013 54,026 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 42,854 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2011 42,854 miles

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,779 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 26,559 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 19,715 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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N243 MJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N243 MJO, 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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N243 MJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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