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N291 WEW

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,590 mi
Last recorded96,590 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 WEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 96,590 miles

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

o/s/r light lens broken and taped (no white light)

Fail 17 May 2010 96,573 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens broken and taped (no white light)

Pass 22 May 2009 89,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 84,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear floor and chassis surface rust

rear shock absorber gaiters split

surface corrosion brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2008 84,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear floor and chassis surface rust

rear shock absorber gaiters split

surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 80,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

damage at rear.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,846 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N291 WEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N291 WEW, 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 N291 WEW registered?

N291 WEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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