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N27 OYJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,319 mi
Last recorded56,319 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 OYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

rear bumper poorly fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

rear bumper poorly fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,345 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

both rear shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

damage n/s/f bumper

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/f shock rubber boot hanging loose

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes rusting

both rear shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

damage n/s/f bumper

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/f shock rubber boot hanging loose

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 May 2009 47,653 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on middle exhaust section

front brake pads low

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front suspension bump stop split

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer joint

Fail 8 May 2009 47,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on middle exhaust section

front brake pads low

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front suspension bump stop split

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer joint

Pass 9 May 2008 44,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,589 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,589 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,693 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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N27 OYJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N27 OYJ, 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 N27 OYJ registered?

N27 OYJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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