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N781 CYB

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 CYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,050 miles

Corrosion forming on both outer sills

Corrosion forming on chassis legs near rear suspension mountings

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly (Recommend front brake check)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 121,050 miles

Corrosion forming on both outer sills

Corrosion forming on chassis legs near rear suspension mountings

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly (Recommend front brake check)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,645 miles

both sill backs corroding

both sills possible repaired with filler

brake pipes corroding under coating

Fail 5 Apr 2013 119,645 miles

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

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

both sill backs corroding

both sills possible repaired with filler

brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 7 Apr 2012 117,159 miles

both o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills full of filler, all secure and unable to hole .

Fail 12 Apr 2011 113,304 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 106,960 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 106,960 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

This vehicle has many areas of general corrosion.many of these areas are perscribed areas.They will need attention in the future.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,274 miles

slight damage to o/s wiper blade.

some corosion and black paint on the rear brake pipes.

some general under body corosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to o/s wiper blade.

some corosion and black paint on the rear brake pipes.

some general under body corosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,345 miles

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion of rear brake pipes.

some general under body corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,708 miles

some corrosion of rear brake pipes.

some general under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,707 miles

some corosion rear brake pipes.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corosion rear brake pipes.

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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N781 CYB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N781 CYB, 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 N781 CYB registered?

N781 CYB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N781 CYB safe to buy?

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