MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Rear Sills Corroded/ Covered in Underseal
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Guards Fitted To Underside For Protection Rally Purpose
Harness Seat Belts Fitted For Rally Purpose
Nearside Front Floor Corroded
Nearside Rear Inner 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 Chassis Near Top Shock Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 point harnesses fitted for rally purpose
Underside and components heavily undersealed restricting full inspection of all components.
underguards fitted for rally purpose unable to fully inspect all components
vehicle modified for road rally purpose
harnesses fitted and vehicle modified for rally use
offside and nearside inner sills /suspension prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened
underguards fitted restricting full inspection of some components
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
front harnesses fitted
various underguards fitted restricting full inspection of some components
vehicle modified for rally use
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cut to nearside front tyre not to cord
front tyres are a different size to the rear
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cut to nearside front tyre not to cord
front tyres are a different size to the rear
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s & n/s sills slighty rusty
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s & n/s sills slighty rusty
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside outer sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r sill corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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N862 XVJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 N862 XVJ, 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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N862 XVJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.
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