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N347 DBM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 DBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,504 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre heavily perrished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,981 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,947 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,008 miles

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,197 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,451 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 78,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,082 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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N347 DBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N347 DBM, 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 N347 DBM registered?

N347 DBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N347 DBM safe to buy?

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