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N778 MUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,655 miles

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

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

both front struts corroded but not seriously weakened

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,516 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,803 miles

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

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

front outer cv gaiters perished

general underside of vehicle has corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,802 miles

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

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

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

front outer cv gaiters perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

general underside of vehicle has corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,947 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,673 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,673 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2008 65,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,588 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,especially offside rear.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,185 miles

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

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

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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N778 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N778 MUD, 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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N778 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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