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N957 FTR

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 FTR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

crack in nearside rear light unit

drive belt very slack

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Apr 2015 156,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

crack in nearside rear light unit

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 2 May 2014 156,498 miles

Aux belt noisey

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Offside front outer CV gaiter perished and weaping grease

Ofside rear chassis rail corroded

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Fail 1 May 2014 156,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Aux belt noisey

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside front outer CV gaiter perished and weaping grease

Ofside rear chassis rail corroded

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 25 Apr 2013 156,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear washer switch operates front washers

Fail 23 Apr 2013 156,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear washer switch operates front washers

Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,464 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear chassis rail corroaded

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 156,464 miles

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

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear chassis rail corroaded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 156,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front anti-roll bar links bushes perished/slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to chassis

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2011 156,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front anti-roll bar links bushes perished/slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to chassis

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2010 156,246 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2010 156,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 155,989 miles

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

front brakes slight bind

underbody corosion

Fail 20 Mar 2009 155,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front brakes slight bind

underbody corosion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 155,577 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 155,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 155,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 98,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 154,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear shock absorber gaitors split/missing

clutch very worn/juddery

front brakes dragging on slightly

heavy corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

o/s/f seatbelt grubby and slow to retract

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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N957 FTR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 N957 FTR, 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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N957 FTR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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