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N754 OCD

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,127 mi
Last recorded118,127 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 OCD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers leaving smears on screen advise replace ASAP

repaire to near side rear outer sill corroding around welds advise replace or repaire before next mot test

screen has damage >40 mm but behind rear view mirror not obstructing drivers view of the road advise repaire ASAP

slight binding to off side front brake

Pass 8 Sep 2012 104,908 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,343 miles

all suspension shock absorber dust covers are either perished or starting to perish. Also the suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system front sections are corroded

extensive corrosion on suspension and steering components

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills plus front crossmember

offside front outer sill is corroded and holed. This cannot be failed as it isn't within 30cm of a load bearing area. Also the sills appear to be retaining water

various brake and fuel pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,343 miles

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

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

all suspension shock absorber dust covers are either perished or starting to perish. Also the suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system front sections are corroded

extensive corrosion on suspension and steering components

extensive corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills plus front crossmember

offside front outer sill is corroded and holed. This cannot be failed as it isn't within 30cm of a load bearing area. Also the sills appear to be retaining water

various brake and fuel pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,710 miles

all suspension springs are corroded

alternator belt is noisy

both front suspension arms are corroded

both inner and outer sills are corroded. The outer sills have been welded and the offside front outer sill is also holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area

both outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to crack

both rear shock absorber dust covers have perished

corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes front crossmember

slight contamination on both number plates

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 6 Jul 2010 103,710 miles

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

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

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

all suspension springs are corroded

alternator belt is noisy

both front suspension arms are corroded

both inner and outer sills are corroded. The outer sills have been welded and the offside front outer sill is also holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area

both outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to crack

both rear shock absorber dust covers have perished

corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes front crossmember

slight contamination on both number plates

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 8 Jul 2009 102,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

hub caps fitted unable to view front brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2009 102,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

hub caps fitted unable to view front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,028 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Road tyres perished

Underbody corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,028 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Road tyres perished

Underbody corrosion

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,976 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,277 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 87,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 78,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 78,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N754 OCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N754 OCD, 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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N754 OCD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N754 OCD shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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