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N331 BUY

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 BUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,921 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust mount broke but exhaust secure

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,538 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 72,534 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,243 miles

corrosion rear sills

n/s/r tyre on the limit

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,061 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,962 miles

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

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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N331 BUY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N331 BUY, 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 N331 BUY registered?

N331 BUY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N331 BUY safe to buy?

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