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N468 BPY

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,029 mi
Last recorded70,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 BPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,029 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED.

VEHICLE SILLS AND OTHER TESTABLE AREAS ARE CORRODED.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED.

VEHICLE SILLS AND OTHER TESTABLE AREAS ARE CORRODED.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,374 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2008 50,086 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 50,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 46,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 43,628 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 43,599 miles

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

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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N468 BPY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N468 BPY, 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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N468 BPY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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