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N375 FTW

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN375 FTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,701 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

sills have been plated etc

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,788 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp aim is on upper limit

various body/bumper defects

various oil seepage

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,770 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp aim is on upper limit

slight binding at nearside front wheel

various body/bumper defects

various oil seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,038 miles

front brake pads will require checking in approx 2500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

oil leak present

rear and nearside front wipers split

various body/bumper defects

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake pads will require checking in approx 2500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

oil leak present

rear and nearside front wipers split

various body/bumper defects

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,614 miles

front body cross member corroded

front brake pads low o/s/f

o/s/r tyrelow on inner shoulder also starting to crack/perish

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front body cross member corroded

front brake pads low o/s/f

o/s/r tyrelow on inner shoulder also starting to crack/perish

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,711 miles

near side c/v gaiter perished

near side rear tyre wearing low

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auto box fluid leak at radiator

near side c/v gaiter perished

near side rear tyre wearing low

oil leak from oil pressure switch

power steering fluid leak at steering rack

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,532 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,268 miles

auto box cooling pipe seeping at radiator

possible oil pressure light switch leaking oil

rear of both door sills starting to show signs of rust

Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,267 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auto box cooling pipe seeping at radiator

possible oil pressure light switch leaking oil

rear of both door sills starting to show signs of rust

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,646 miles

as per original test date April 04th 2007.15:11.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 52,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in rear of offside sill panel

imbalance between front brakes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,455 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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N375 FTW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N375 FTW, 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 N375 FTW registered?

N375 FTW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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