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N708 WFJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 WFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,317 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

various corrosion under car

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,336 miles

slight exhaust blows

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blows

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,897 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

various corrosion under car

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

car been standing

various corrosion under car

Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,506 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both wing repeaters slightly white

child seats fitted in rear of car, seatbelts not tested

n/s wiper split

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Aug 2011 75,506 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both wing repeaters slightly white

child seats fitted in rear of car, seatbelts not tested

n/s wiper split

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various small chips to screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various small chips to screen

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side windows have tint reducing visibility aspecialy at night or reduced daytime light

Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side windows have tint reducing visibility aspecialy at night or reduced daytime light

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,679 miles

wipers split

Pass 10 May 2006 58,903 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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N708 WFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N708 WFJ, 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 N708 WFJ registered?

N708 WFJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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