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N890 BJA

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,740 mi
Last recorded94,740 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 BJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing exhaust front joint

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust front joint corroded & holed

heavy corrosion various points

rear blade torn

sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

bolt missing exhaust front joint

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust front joint corroded & holed

heavy corrosion various points

rear blade torn

sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,506 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing exhaust front clamp & corroded

corrosion various points

front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded

slight blow exhaust front joints

sump corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 90,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing exhaust front clamp & corroded

clutch requires attention

corrosion various points

engine oil bit low

front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded

slight blow exhaust front joints

sump corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,202 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion various points

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Sep 2008 705,081 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,508 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,583 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N890 BJA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N890 BJA, 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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N890 BJA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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