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N49 EYB

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 EYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,941 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,799 miles

exhaust system is corroded and has a slight blow

nsr and osr inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,822 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,809 miles

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

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

exhaust back box very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,928 miles

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

outter sills slight crossion rear n/s & o/s

Pass 20 May 2009 46,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 39,862 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,489 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2006 27,882 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 27,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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N49 EYB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N49 EYB, 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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What year was N49 EYB registered?

N49 EYB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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