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N446 YNA

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,698 mi
Last recorded149,698 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 YNA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 149,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 144,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 144,745 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 138,600 miles

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

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

all four wheel trims on valves

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,600 miles

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

all four wheel trims on valves

Pass 11 Mar 2010 135,128 miles

near side damper boot,both rear damper boots rotted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 134,165 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 134,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 122,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,236 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 118,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

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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N446 YNA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N446 YNA, 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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N446 YNA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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