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N867 DUY

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,135 mi
Last recorded175,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 DUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 175,135 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 175,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 169,023 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 169,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,791 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 166,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 163,921 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake hose clip (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 159,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 159,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 157,947 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

WIPER PIVOTS WORN

Pass 11 Jun 2013 156,370 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT WIPER PIVOTS HEAVILY WORN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

HEAVY CORROSI0ON ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 154,583 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 154,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 145,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 143,085 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 143,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES [ 2 / 2.5MM ]

ENGINE OIL LEAKS [ POSSIBLE CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL / POROUS SUMP ]

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

STEERING UNSTABLE ON ROAD [ PROBABLY CAUSED BY FRONT TYRES ]

WIPER PIVOTS NOISEY INDICATING WEAR

Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 140,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,963 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION JOINT

Pass 13 Jun 2007 131,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 125,941 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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N867 DUY is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N867 DUY, 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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N867 DUY is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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