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N355 XHH

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 XHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 41,343 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,234 miles

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

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,192 miles

small cracks on side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,102 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 31,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,876 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 29,872 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,217 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 28,217 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,972 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 18,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,827 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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N355 XHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N355 XHH, 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 N355 XHH registered?

N355 XHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N355 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 XHH shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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