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N49 PYN

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,758 mi
Last recorded31,758 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2019 31,758 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer seal/inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,444 miles

Tyre worn on inner edge also slightly deteriorated offside front

Pass 22 Apr 2017 3,817 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge deteriating

Offside Front Tyre inner edge deteriating

Fail 21 Apr 2017 3,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge deteriating

Offside Front Tyre inner edge deteriating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,348 miles

front tyres wearing inner edegs

Fail 25 Apr 2014 29,348 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edegs

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaking

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken but still secure

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,833 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,980 miles

osr tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,599 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,330 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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N49 PYN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N49 PYN, 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 PYN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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