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N370 MUF

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

304,509 mi
Last recorded304,509 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN370 MUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 304,509 miles

Front exhaust bracket/hanger in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 304,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket/hanger in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 297,138 miles

Front exhaust hanger/bracket in poor condition

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,312 miles

Front exhaust bracket clamp loose poor condition

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 109,306 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket clamp loose poor condition

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,756 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 103,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,938 miles

Front exhaust bracket/clamp in poor condition

Offside steering rod inner joint has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2021 98,938 miles

Front exhaust bracket/clamp in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside steering rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,734 miles

Front General corrosion on front cross member.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,335 miles

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

Front General corrosion on front cross member.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 95,264 miles

Front General corrosion on front cross member

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking /perishing

Offside Front headlight small stone chip

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 66,154 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 66,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusted away

rear brake pipes rusting

strong advice both outer door sills back ends rusting away

Pass 2 May 2012 60,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 51,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,698 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,698 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,734 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,181 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded Inner Structure still sound (cosmetic only)

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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N370 MUF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N370 MUF, 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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N370 MUF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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