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N521 MUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 118,463 miles

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 114,245 miles

corrosion rear offside inner and outer sills

offside steering rack damp with oil

Fail 14 May 2016 114,243 miles

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

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

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

corrosion rear offside inner and outer sills

offside steering rack damp with oil

Pass 23 May 2015 110,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,092 miles

Oil leak

corrosion front crossmember

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,079 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,079 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,425 miles

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,365 miles

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,882 miles

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 73,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,143 miles

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

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

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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N521 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N521 MUD, 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 N521 MUD registered?

N521 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N521 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 MUD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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