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N442 HKX

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,638 mi
Last recorded84,638 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 HKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,638 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R front to rear metal brake pipes

Engine oil level found low

Front brake pads soon required

Performance of both front shock absorbers poor

Fail 14 Feb 2014 84,638 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)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake fluid level slightly low

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R front to rear metal brake pipes

Engine oil level found low

Front brake pads soon required

Performance of both front shock absorbers poor

Fail 9 Jan 2013 76,773 miles

Both outer C/V boot slightly poor

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

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

N/S/F indicator lens & bumper damaged

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/R & O/S/R brake metal pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,773 miles

Both outer C/V boot slightly poor

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

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

N/S/F indicator lens & bumper damaged

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/R & O/S/R brake metal pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,149 miles

Both rear, front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sill

Front brake pads soon required

O/S/F tyre valve stem perished

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear, front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sill

Front brake pads soon required

O/S/F tyre valve stem perished

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,587 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low

Front & rear number plates in slightly poor condition

Front brake pads soon required

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to O/S/R outer sill

Slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,870 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 47,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,072 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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N442 HKX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N442 HKX, 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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N442 HKX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N442 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N442 HKX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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