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N631 YHH

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,891 mi
Last recorded126,891 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 YHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,891 miles

oil leak/s

Fail 4 Oct 2012 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak/s

Pass 18 Oct 2011 119,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,493 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe rusty

o/s front and rear tyres getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2010 110,493 miles

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

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

n/s rear metal brake pipe rusty

o/s front and rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,477 miles

both front coil springs very rusty

both rear quadrants rusty

crack in n/s front indicator lense

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

n/s front tyre getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2009 101,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs very rusty

both rear quadrants rusty

crack in n/s front indicator lense

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,009 miles

accident damage n/s front

both front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to perish

both outer cv gaiters starting to perish

damage to n/s front indicator lense

Fail 20 Nov 2008 92,009 miles

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

accident damage n/s front

both front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to perish

both outer cv gaiters starting to perish

damage to n/s front indicator lense

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,114 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 91,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre sidewall

o/s front brake binding slightly

wear on front discs

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,544 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 66,708 miles

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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N631 YHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N631 YHH, 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 N631 YHH registered?

N631 YHH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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