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N415 YNU

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,883 mi
Last recorded32,883 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 YNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 32,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,508 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 32,508 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,990 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 29,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxiliy belt worn

near side front tyre is deterated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxiliy belt worn

near side front tyre is deterated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,623 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

couldnt see front brake pads

front registration plate slightly warped

front wipers smear slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre very slightly worn

tyres underinflated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,042 miles

couldnt see front brake pads

front registration plate slightly warped

front wipers smear slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre very slightly worn

tyres underinflated

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,799 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 19,799 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,452 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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N415 YNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YNU, 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 N415 YNU registered?

N415 YNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N415 YNU safe to buy?

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