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N415 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner & outer sills & inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear lower inner & outer sills & inner wheel arches have welded repairs

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

auxiliary belts sqeeling

both sides rear lower inner & outer sills & inner wheel arches have welded repairs

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,746 miles

auxiliary belt squeel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear lower inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear lower outer sills have welded repairs

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear lower inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt squeel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded by rear flange (recommend replace) (7.1.2)

both sides rear inner & outer sills & rear inner wheel arches have welded repairs

nearside front tyre is old (date code - 2700 = week 27 year 2000)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,353 miles

both sides rear lower outer sills repaired and/or corroded

both sides rear tyres perishing

middle exhaust corroded & pin hole leak(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides rear lower outer sills repaired and/or corroded

both sides rear tyres perishing

middle exhaust corroded & pin hole leak(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,110 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 95,106 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 92,296 miles

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

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

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 92,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,054 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,032 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 85,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded slightly at rear but not leaking

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,173 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,429 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,380 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,887 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,363 miles

Offside Front 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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N415 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N415 LWL, 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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N415 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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