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N905 MNS

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,367 mi
Last recorded86,367 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 MNS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,367 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,044 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 84,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,389 miles

auxilary drivebelts perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,834 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,764 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxilary drivebelts cracked

brake pipes pitted,some are rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

metal brake pipes pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,097 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 65,097 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 62,564 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exaust corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

oil leak

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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N905 MNS is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N905 MNS, 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 N905 MNS registered?

N905 MNS is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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