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N901 FOT

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 FOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,677 miles

Front brake pad slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 81,369 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,369 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,911 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner arch

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,062 miles

Nearside front side light slightly dim

Two belt are deteriorated(alternator and power steering)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,062 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front side light slightly dim

Two belt are deteriorated(alternator and power steering)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on floor,chassis and nearside rear inner arch

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,669 miles

corrosion on floor,chassis and nearside rear inner arch

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,685 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,685 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 61,535 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,512 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,149 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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N901 FOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N901 FOT, 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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What year was N901 FOT registered?

N901 FOT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N901 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 FOT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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