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N831 OUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,584 mi
Last recorded139,584 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 OUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 139,584 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 129,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 124,219 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure front both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,079 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

under side slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 65,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 58,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,308 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 42,843 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)

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 OUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

N831 OUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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