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N318 FWY

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,839 mi
Last recorded33,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 FWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,835 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 26,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 26,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 21,209 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,980 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,710 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 18,710 miles

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

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

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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N318 FWY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N318 FWY, 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 N318 FWY registered?

N318 FWY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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