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N773 DYA

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN773 DYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 158,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 139,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 139,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,138 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,138 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,081 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 98,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,638 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,985 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,860 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both ends outer sills heavy rust / rust on rear b/pipes / do for next year

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,860 miles

both ends outer sills heavy rust / rust on rear b/pipes / do for next year

Fail 14 Mar 2008 75,728 miles

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

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

heavy rust on sills.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,728 miles

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

heavy rust on sills.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,772 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,492 miles

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

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

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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N773 DYA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N773 DYA, 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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N773 DYA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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