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N405 RTN

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,508 mi
Last recorded76,508 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 RTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,591 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BRAKE PIPES DUE TO COVERS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

oil leak (possable filter)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,222 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,222 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,111 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,777 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 27,342 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 27,342 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CRACKED AND WORN ON INSIDE

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

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

REAR EXHAUST LEAKING AND OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED

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 RTN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RTN, 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 RTN registered?

N405 RTN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N405 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N405 RTN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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