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N803 HWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,020 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,078 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is cracking. .

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,741 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside rear wing / sill cover holed by corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,581 miles

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

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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N803 HWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N803 HWL, 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 N803 HWL registered?

N803 HWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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