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N405 PTY

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat badly worn

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes and fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/r wheel arch badly corroded causing bumper to brake away but seems secure

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rev counter faulty

sump corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,871 miles

Handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2008 92,864 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,218 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear arches corroded

sump corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2007 83,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs appear worn

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear arches corroded

slight oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 67,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,511 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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N405 PTY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N405 PTY, 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 N405 PTY registered?

N405 PTY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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