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N881 RHO

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,530 mi
Last recorded167,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 RHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 167,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear 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 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ENGINE OIL LEAK. TOPPED UP TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST.

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED.

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

THE WIND SCREEN HAS SEVERAL AREAS WHICH HAVE SMALL AREAS OF DAMAGE.

THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY AREAS OF CORROSION IN THE FLOOR PANS / CHASSIS AND SILLS.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 157,729 miles

some surface corrosion of the vehicles under body.

some tearing of the n/s/f upper strut mounting. .

Fail 4 Jan 2013 157,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine oil very low.

some surface corrosion of the vehicles under body.

some tearing of the n/s/f upper strut mounting. .

Pass 23 Sep 2011 142,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 130,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,529 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 111,970 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 111,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,980 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 96,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,340 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 86,340 miles

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

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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N881 RHO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N881 RHO, 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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N881 RHO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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