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N297 HPX

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 HPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 145,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,362 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Mar 2011 136,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear sill corroded

offside headlamp mask broken

offside windscreen wiper noisy

rear brakes uneven

Fail 11 Mar 2009 116,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 116,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,828 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 100,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 100,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,948 miles

both cv gaiters splitting

cracks in windscreen

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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N297 HPX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N297 HPX, 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 N297 HPX registered?

N297 HPX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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