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N389 AEW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 AEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,050 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,063 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 80,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,403 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 81,403 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,593 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,593 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,713 miles

several corrosion building up under body

Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+ nearside (3.6.B.2c)

several corrosion building up under body

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,419 miles

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

corrosion both sides, rear side sil pannels and inside wheel arches

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,209 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,362 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 67,362 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

front pads worn

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

front pads worn

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

osr tyre worn on inside

Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

osr tyre worn on inside

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,900 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 52,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,692 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,692 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,708 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 44,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 44,445 miles

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

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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N389 AEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 N389 AEW, 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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N389 AEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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