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N394 AVM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 AVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 67,953 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed and corroded chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches badly corroded and hole 30cm of seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower quarter panels badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all welding heavey underseal

both rear lower valance areas holed and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,249 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both complete outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower valance areas holed and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,448 miles

both rear inner lower wheel arches and valance holed and corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,630 miles

both outer sills corroded,n/s/f brake bind,both front floor sections corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,830 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,829 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and centre of offside outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside rear wheel arch holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,803 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,203 miles

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

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

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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N394 AVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N394 AVM, 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 N394 AVM registered?

N394 AVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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