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N511 ACF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 ACF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2020 149,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 144,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 139,629 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,390 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,513 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,270 miles

patches of corroison

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

engine smokes on acceleration

exhaust front support bracket one side weld failed

Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leaks

engine smokes on acceleration

exhaust front support bracket one side weld failed

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

advance corrosion to floors sills and perscribed areas

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

general under-body corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

general under-body corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 117,699 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

engine smokey

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s no plate light dim

o/s rear part outer body sill corroded

slight exhaust blow by cat

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,591 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,308 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 101,187 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 91,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 85,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

service brake performance low

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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N511 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N511 ACF, 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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N511 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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