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N792 DYA

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,895 mi
Last recorded181,895 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN792 DYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 181,895 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2017 181,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases General underbody corrosion to sills, suspension and exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 179,711 miles

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 179,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

O/s/f tyre cracking and worn

O/s/r tyre cracked/perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 177,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 175,630 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/s/f tyre heavily cracked and going bald on outer edge

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 23 Jul 2014 175,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/s/f tyre heavily cracked and going bald on outer edge

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,736 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and minor blows

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

N/s/f tyre wearing and cracking

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 173,735 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

N/s/f tyre wearing and cracking

General underbody corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Exhaust heavily corroded and minor blows

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 171,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 171,772 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 20 Jun 2011 169,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 169,433 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 166,827 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 163,550 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside front brake slight binding on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2009 163,449 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside front brake slight binding on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2008 160,214 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 160,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 156,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 149,694 miles

both outer sill sections starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2006 149,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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N792 DYA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N792 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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N792 DYA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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