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N799 VPK

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 VPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,361 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,824 miles

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

f. no plate damaged

wiper blades splitting

Fail 16 Nov 2010 102,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

f. no plate damaged

requires tracking

wiper blades splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,114 miles

Advance wear to both front wiper blades

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Advance wear to both front wiper blades

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,062 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front registration plate cracked

near side front wiper split & perished

off side front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

rear wiper split & perished

Fail 1 Jun 2009 87,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper damaged

front registration plate cracked

near side front wiper split & perished

off side front tyre has slight cut in outer wall

rear wiper split & perished

Pass 28 May 2008 77,940 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 77,940 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,695 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)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 53,841 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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N799 VPK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N799 VPK, 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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N799 VPK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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