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N341 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,402 mi
Last recorded251,402 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 251,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear bumper insecure

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded but not near any load bearing points

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r chassi slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2011 241,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

near side rear chassis leg corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 241,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

near side rear chassis leg corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 233,579 miles

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

engine oil leak

front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2010 233,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 224,130 miles

engine oil leak

front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2009 224,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 210,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front cross member slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear fuel lines slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2008 210,509 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front cross member slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2007 192,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 192,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 191,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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N341 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N341 LWL, 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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N341 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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