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N749 NNJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 NNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 141,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 141,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S + O/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 139,914 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 139,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 135,559 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 135,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 135,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak to Engine

Oil leak to Gearbox

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 132,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high will need attention

Fail 16 Jun 2010 132,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high will need attention

Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

corrossion to near side rear and off side rear brake pipes

engine oil leak

front brake pads approx/70% worn

slight damage to near side rear bumper

welding repair to near side rear and off side rear sills

Fail 12 Jun 2009 130,324 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 126,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 122,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 119,508 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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N749 NNJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N749 NNJ, 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 N749 NNJ registered?

N749 NNJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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