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N421 VPJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 VPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,386 miles

Ignition switch faulty (sticking).

Various areas corrosion evident: Sills, chassis, brake & fuel pipes, etc etc

Fail 26 Nov 2011 109,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Ignition switch faulty (sticking).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear footbrake effort low.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various areas corrosion evident: Sills, chassis, brake & fuel pipes, etc etc

Pass 24 Nov 2010 102,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 27 Nov 2009 96,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 1 Dec 2008 89,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 89,649 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front indicator slightly insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,151 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,151 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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N421 VPJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N421 VPJ, 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 N421 VPJ registered?

N421 VPJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N421 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 VPJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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