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N834 OUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,477 mi
Last recorded146,477 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 OUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 146,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 146,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 146,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 146,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 146,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 146,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 146,399 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 146,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 146,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 146,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 144,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 142,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 140,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 138,224 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking at present

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 May 2013 135,191 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 131,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 27 May 2011 128,353 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 128,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 122,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 116,916 miles

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

centre exhaust section heavy rust

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2008 100,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the front number plate is damaged

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 100,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the front number plate is damaged

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 94,582 miles

front no.plate is cracked.

n/s/r door has accident damage.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,430 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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N834 OUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N834 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 N834 OUD registered?

N834 OUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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