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N386 UPG

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 UPG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 109,783 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 107,595 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,774 miles

welding repairs to both rear outer sill panels just meet MOT standard

Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

welding repairs to both rear outer sill panels just meet MOT standard

Fail 24 Dec 2012 105,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front sidelight bulb is dim.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 102,263 miles

both front wiper blades torn

both rear outer sill corroding and repaired

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 100,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 96,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,233 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 85,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes slight binding †Off side blade is torn

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,556 miles

offside rear tyre worn and perished †inbalance to offside front †

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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N386 UPG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N386 UPG, 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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N386 UPG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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