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N629 PFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 PFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corroded,by suspension and seat belt mounts. (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding both front brakes binding. (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,wearing thin,and evidence of excess heat from binding. (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak,and contamination at offside front suspension bushing material.

exhaust system corroded.

nearside front tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

nearside rear outer body sill is very weak.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear plate background colour faded. (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,602 miles

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

backbox corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,600 miles

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

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

backbox corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,298 miles

Brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded.

Exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre section is corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,767 miles

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

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

both outer sills,at rear ends are getting very weak.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake hose ferrules are corroding, not excessive

offside rear outer sill possibly weakened (covered over with filler) unable to make a judgment on this area

Fail 16 Oct 2007 69,939 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

auxillary drive belts (x2) grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion.

ff and near side front headlamps aim are just within tolerance.

near side front to rear and near side rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage/deep split.

off side rear outer sill is weak due to corrosion.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

auxillary drive belts (x2) grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion.

ff and near side front headlamps aim are just within tolerance.

near side front to rear and near side rear metal brake pipes show corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage/deep split.

off side rear outer sill is weak due to corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,401 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 66,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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N629 PFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N629 PFC, 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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N629 PFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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