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N862 TPB

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 TPB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,787 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,787 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,183 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,483 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,088 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut

nearside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,545 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 77,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,311 miles

off side tyre inner edge worn

Fail 24 Aug 2006 66,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 60,686 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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N862 TPB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N862 TPB?

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What year was N862 TPB registered?

N862 TPB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N862 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 TPB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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