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N944 JWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2016 92,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

has misfire

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jan 2015 86,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

has misfire

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,101 miles

Rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Engine misfiring on idle

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,803 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn on edges.

Minor underside corrosion.

Poor starting and slightly rough running at idle.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sump corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 73,803 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear tyres slightly perished and worn on edges.

Minor underside corrosion.

Poor starting and slightly rough running at idle.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sump corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,041 miles

Front brakes imbalanced but within limit.

Intermittent poor running/cutting out.

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Sump corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 68,041 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brakes imbalanced but within limit.

Intremittent poor running/cutting out.

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Sump corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,144 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Sump slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,799 miles

Minor underside corrosion.

Sump slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 55,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor underside corrosion.

Sump slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,041 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,109 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,298 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,298 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,122 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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N944 JWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N944 JWL, 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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N944 JWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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