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N801 TJT

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,059 mi
Last recorded129,059 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 TJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 129,059 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring has end missing not affecting use

Fail 15 May 2013 129,045 miles

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 main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring has end missing not affecting use

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to tailgate

both rear suspension struts rubber dirt gaiters split

general underbody rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,455 miles

Same advises as test 731638077022.

Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking and deteriorated.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Nearside rear tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,452 miles

Same advises as test number 783897176055.

Fail 18 Mar 2006 66,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front wishbones rusty.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly cracked almost split.

Chip in screen.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge.

Rear silencer very rusty.

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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N801 TJT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N801 TJT, 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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N801 TJT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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