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N779 HSD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,162 mi
Last recorded70,162 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 HSD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,006 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside outer sill undersealed and welded at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside outer sill undersealed and welded at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,715 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR SILL AREA.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIATED.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 30,608 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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N779 HSD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N779 HSD, 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 N779 HSD registered?

N779 HSD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N779 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N779 HSD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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