MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
engine sump corroded
n/s/rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion
o/s/ & n/s/front inner wheel arches slight corrosion
o/s/ & n/s/rear lower outer sills welded & covered in body filler unable to detect method of repair
o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills & floors corroded
o/s/front upper x/ member holed & corroded none prescribed member
no dampening effect on o/s/rear shockabsorber
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
engine sump corroded
n/s/rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion
o/s/ & n/s/front inner wheel arches slight corrosion
o/s/ & n/s/rear lower outer sills welded & covered in body filler unable to detect method of repair
o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills & floors corroded
o/s/front upper x/ member holed & corroded none prescribed member
no dampening effect on o/s/rear shockabsorber
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front crossmember corroded
n/s/front outer cv boot locking clip possibly broken shaft moving in & out & not locked in position
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front crossmember corroded
n/s/front outer cv boot locking clip possibly broken shaft moving in & out & not locked in position
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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N249 VWN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N249 VWN, 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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N249 VWN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1996.
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