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N404 NHT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 NHT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,836 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

exhaust rusting rear box no blows

oil around steering rack p/s level ok

seat belts slow to return

Offside Front play in off side door hindges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 106,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front play in off side door hindges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

exhaust rusting rear box no blows

oil around steering rack p/s level ok

seat belts slow to return

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,430 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,555 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,818 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,077 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,708 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,644 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 60,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 54,733 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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N404 NHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N404 NHT, 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 N404 NHT registered?

N404 NHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N404 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 NHT shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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