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N680 PYF

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 PYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 104,760 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges poor condition

Fail 18 May 2017 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel well/ (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 103,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 103,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 101,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 101,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 100,464 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 100,461 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 99,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,189 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 96,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 93,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 May 2010 90,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 90,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 86,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 81,729 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 76,739 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 76,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 71,082 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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N680 PYF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N680 PYF, 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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N680 PYF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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