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N851 HLA

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,074 mi
Last recorded44,074 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 HLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,074 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 43,988 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,041 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,860 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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N851 HLA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N851 HLA, 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 N851 HLA registered?

N851 HLA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N851 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 HLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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