MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
corrosion has formed on the offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes.
offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.
offside and nearside rear tyres are aged/perished.
rear registration plate is aged and becoming deteriorated.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion has formed on the offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes.
offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.
offside and nearside rear tyres are aged/perished.
rear registration plate is aged and becoming deteriorated.
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bulb becoming dim in operation at nearside number plate lamp
centre/ rear exhaust sections corroded
nearside dipped headlamp aim towards lower limit
nearside rear tyre generally aged/ perished
offside and nearside front and rear gaiters at suspension units deteriorated/ ineffective
offside dipped headlamp aim towards lower limit
corrosion forming on the offside and nearside rear inner sills.
corrosion has formed on the metal brake pipe on the offside rear.
outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre is becoming restricted.
shock absorber gaiters on the rear are deteriorated.
windscreen washer jet on the nearside front is becoming restricted.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Corosion forming on the offside rear metal brake pipe adjascent to the flexible brake hose.
Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer tread outer sidewall aged.
Rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated on the offside and nearside.
corrosion developing at rear of offside and nearside inner sills,advise attention
rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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N254 YFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 N254 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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N254 YFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 June 1996.
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