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N299 EKJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,715 mi
Last recorded164,715 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 EKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 157,850 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 157,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,146 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 151,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 140,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,859 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,480 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,546 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 94,537 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,351 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,919 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 68,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,829 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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N299 EKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N299 EKJ, 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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N299 EKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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