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N778 XDV

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 XDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,776 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 May 2016 104,659 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 101,144 miles

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

front wiper end split

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 May 2015 101,144 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

front wiper end split

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,666 miles

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

both rear tyes cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2013 88,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,342 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,378 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 74,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 63,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 52,311 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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N778 XDV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDV, 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 N778 XDV registered?

N778 XDV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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