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N862 HBM

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 HBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,061 miles

Front brakes unbalanced

Front number plate in poor condition

Heavy corrosion to floors,sill returns & sills around previous repairs

Offside rear shock absorber weaping & gaiters torn on both rears

One part of exhaust front mount adrift

Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front brakes unbalanced

Front number plate in poor condition

Heavy corrosion to floors,sill returns & sills around previous repairs

Offside rear shock absorber weaping & gaiters torn on both rears

One part of exhaust front mount adrift

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,968 miles

Advises as issued with VT30 still apply

Fail 9 Aug 2007 76,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both number plates in poor condition

Offside front seatbelt webbing damaged

One half of exhaust front mounting detached

Screen washers poor

Very heavy corrosion to 'B' post to sill joint

Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N862 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N862 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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What year was N862 HBM registered?

N862 HBM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N862 HBM safe to buy?

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