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N49 ONJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,911 mi
Last recorded134,911 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 ONJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 134,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2012 173,983 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 173,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 167,973 miles

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

corrosion in offside inner wheel arch

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 164,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 164,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 160,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 155,085 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2008 154,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 147,668 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low †rear exhaust cover corroded †

Fail 23 Jan 2007 147,359 miles

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

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

brake master cyl level slightly low †rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 140,599 miles

r/o/s brake pipe rusty †c/v boots perished †rear exhaust cover corroded (outer)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 140,444 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer cover corroded †r/n/s tyre worn †r/o/s brake pipe rusty †c/v boots perished †

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 ONJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ONJ, 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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N49 ONJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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