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N339 TRU

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 TRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear Brake Pipes Connected to Flexy Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,804 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 100,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,514 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

rev counter not working correctly

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle

rev counter not working correctly

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,050 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on seals

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on seals

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,938 miles

Engine speed gauge erratic

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 67,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box before join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine speed gauge erratic

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,751 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,040 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,038 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 29,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,363 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition/corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,444 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,942 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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N339 TRU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N339 TRU, 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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N339 TRU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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