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N859 HBM

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 HBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,777 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre worn both edges

osf tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre worn both edges

osf tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,122 miles

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

rear wiper blade edge missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,498 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

front cross member rusty

rust around battery tray

underbody rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2009 58,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

front cross member rusty

rust around battery tray

underbody rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

vehicle runs slightly lumpy at idle

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,656 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 53,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre just begging to go out of shape

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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N859 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N859 HBM, 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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N859 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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