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N538 UPA

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 UPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 127,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury weel arch inner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch inner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f/wing,os/f/door slightly damaged.battrey light on.o/s/wheel arch slightly corroded outer,o/s/f/fog light chipped.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,493 miles

Batter light ON.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Batter light ON.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,643 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,643 miles

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 114,830 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,671 miles

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

offsidefront tyre wearing inner edg

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

offsidefront tyre wearing inner edg

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,958 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2013 106,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 102,303 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,406 miles

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

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

rust both rear outer sills,both double skinned.

slight distortion offside rear service brake.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,520 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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N538 UPA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N538 UPA, 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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N538 UPA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N538 UPA shows 21 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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