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N246 OUH

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,102 mi
Last recorded44,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 OUH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,102 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads not visable

Front brakes have slight bind both o/s & n/s

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 44,102 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working correctly always on (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads not visable

Front brakes have slight bind both o/s & n/s

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,205 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 39,204 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,372 miles

some corrosion both n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to flexies

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,552 miles

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe to flexy screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,509 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 24,613 miles

mid to rear exhaust box flange corroded slight gas leak some corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,666 miles

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes n/s/r tyre coming close to limit aprx 3mm general corrosion along exhaust system

Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,781 miles

both rear tyres sidwalls cracking some corrodion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders general corrosion along exhaust system

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,787 miles

SEE PREVIOUS ADVISE SHEET 2/1/07

Fail 2 Jan 2007 19,787 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres coming close to limit aprox 2.5/3.5mm †front subframe corroded †corrosion on rear chassis rails †corrosion on front wishbones †

Pass 22 Dec 2005 17,669 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 22 Dec 2005 17,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroding †some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes †front suspension subframe/ wishbones corroding

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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N246 OUH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N246 OUH, 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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N246 OUH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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