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N955 LUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,797 mi
Last recorded111,797 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 LUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer and inner tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Outer and inner tyre walls cracking

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

engine oil leak

showing signs of corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,933 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 109,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,125 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,807 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,526 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers in poor codition

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 92,624 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,873 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 89,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,829 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer tread

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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N955 LUD 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 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N955 LUD, 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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N955 LUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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