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N425 MCW

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 MCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cracks on sidewall on offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 96,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cracks on sidewall on offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,436 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber dust covers perished.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,435 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber dust covers perished.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deflated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,174 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f ball joint gaiter split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,093 miles

Front Exhaust section has mounting broken but is still supported

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust section has mounting broken but is still supported

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,344 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,519 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 53,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 54,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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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N425 MCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N425 MCW, 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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N425 MCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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