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N432 DKE

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,919 mi
Last recorded146,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN432 DKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 146,919 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 146,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 129,808 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Front chassis cross member corroded but not excessively

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

Nearside front seat belt twisted but not affecting belt operation

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade damaged but still clears windscreen correctly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Various areas of underbody has heavy corrosion but none excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2011 129,808 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Front chassis cross member corroded but not excessively

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

Nearside front seat belt twisted but not affecting belt operation

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade damaged but still clears windscreen correctly

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Various areas of underbody has heavy corrosion but none excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 124,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 117,275 miles

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2009 117,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,331 miles

Metal brake pipe at o/s/ rear has surface corrosion. Replacement is advised

Near side front tyre is scuffed by contact with the kerb

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

The offside front tyre has a piece of the sidewall rubber missing. Not deep and not requiring replacement.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,399 miles

as previous advise sheet 324926257426

Fail 13 Sep 2007 103,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

very slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 96,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid bit low.

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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N432 DKE is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N432 DKE, 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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N432 DKE is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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