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N316 HWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer c/v boots perished

center and rear section of exhaust corroded

engine oil soaked

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded and damaged

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

pas pipes damp with fluid, steering rack damp

underside of car corroded inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 125,904 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer c/v boots perished

center and rear section of exhaust corroded

engine oil soaked

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded and damaged

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

pas pipes damp with fluid, steering rack damp

underside of car corroded inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 122,384 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

Fail 9 Oct 2012 122,384 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

Pass 17 Oct 2011 121,092 miles

front no plate marked

front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulk head

o/s/f brake pipe ferrule corroded

o/s/f wheel binding

o/s/rear tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,128 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2010 119,128 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,158 miles

Mounting bracket near CAT broken

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2009 117,158 miles

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

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

Mounting bracket near CAT broken

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 111,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,597 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 104,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 94,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

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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N316 HWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N316 HWL, 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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N316 HWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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