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N74 EHL

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,126 mi
Last recorded51,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 EHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

front wipers split

middle heat shield loose

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,175 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,523 miles

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,199 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,349 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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N74 EHL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N74 EHL, 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 N74 EHL registered?

N74 EHL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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