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N831 BNE

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,731 mi
Last recorded93,731 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 BNE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper blades begining to split on ends but still clear windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,535 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,979 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,098 miles

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

rust scalling n/s + o/s rear chassis leg + o/s rear outer

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,999 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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N831 BNE is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N831 BNE, 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 N831 BNE registered?

N831 BNE is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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