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N872 MHT

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,889 mi
Last recorded73,889 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 MHT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

o/s door mirror assembly and glass damage

offside outer sill/wheel arch badly rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,130 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, offside rear wheelarch, both rear quadrants

nearside front tyre

offside mirror

Fail 8 Oct 2011 70,130 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

corrosion:- both outer sills, offside rear wheelarch, both rear quadrants

nearside front tyre

offside mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 48,690 miles

2 child seats

both outer sills

offside door mirror

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 48,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 child seats

both outer sills

offside door mirror

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 41,828 miles

2 child seats fitted

nearside rear tyre

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,442 miles

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

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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N872 MHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N872 MHT, 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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N872 MHT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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