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N711 BBL

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,057 mi
Last recorded166,057 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 BBL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 166,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced under body corrosion

play in steering joints

Fail 6 Dec 2013 166,057 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced under body corrosion

play in steering joints

Pass 5 Dec 2012 150,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 150,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 140,791 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing very low on edges and perished

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing very low on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,688 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 133,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front number plate starting to delaminate

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2008 123,376 miles

exhaust system rusty

front numberplate delaminating

o/s/f cv boot perished

stone chip in windscreen

stone chip n/s/f headlight

Pass 8 Dec 2006 111,298 miles

4 advisorys at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2006 111,298 miles

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

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

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

both front cv boots starting to perish

front pads low

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

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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N711 BBL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N711 BBL, 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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N711 BBL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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