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N960 TBD

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,283 mi
Last recorded126,283 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 TBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 126,283 miles

EML Warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2011 126,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

electric wire/cable hanging down under vehicle.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,280 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise strong rear chassie badly corroded

car had heavy rear end accident lights slightly out of position

electrical wire damaged and hanging down (gearbox)

front and rear suspension corroded

under side of car badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 124,848 miles

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

Off side rear chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,168 miles

Advise drivers door badly dented

Advise exhaust has slight blow from rear exhaust join

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise offside front and both rear coil springs badly corroded, but complete at time of test

Advise passenger seat belt frayed

Advise rear number plate in poor condition

Advise sump corroded

STRONG ADVISDE very poor repair too a rear end accident, boot is hard to loatch in position

STRONG ADVISE nearside hub componants coverd in grease, recommend clean and further inspection

strong advise front to rear brake pipe badly corroded, almost excessive, recommend replacement

Fail 24 Aug 2009 123,168 miles

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

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

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

Advise drivers door badly dented

Advise exhaust has slight blow from rear exhaust join

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise offside front and both rear coil springs badly corroded, but complete at time of test

Advise passenger seat belt frayed

Advise rear number plate in poor condition

Advise sump corroded

STRONG ADVISDE very poor repair too a rear end accident, boot is hard to loatch in position

STRONG ADVISE nearside hub componants coverd in grease, recommend clean and further inspection

strong advise front to rear brake pipe badly corroded, almost excessive, recommend replacement

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,887 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust front pipe flange damaged

rear end damage to car

Fail 16 Aug 2008 122,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust front pipe flange damaged

rear end damage to car

Pass 15 Aug 2007 122,131 miles

advise strong nearside outer cv gaitor badly perrished and splitting

advise strong play in outer cv joint( offside)

drivers door dented

front number plate faded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills blisterd and getting weak

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear end of car damaged

rear lateral metal brake pipes badly corroded

rear number plate faded

rear wiper split

rev counter not working correctly

Fail 13 Aug 2007 122,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise strong nearside outer cv gaitor badly perrished (close to splitting)

advise strong play in outer cv joint

battery light illuminated

brake fluid low in res

drivers door dented

front number plate faded

grease allround offside front hub area requires cleaning

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills blisterd and getting weak

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear end of car damaged

rear lateral metal brake pipebadly corroded

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade split

rev counter not working correctly

Pass 10 Aug 2006 119,055 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 119,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer driveshaft boots perishing

damage to rear of vehicle

high foot brake imbalance at 20%

Fail 26 Jul 2005 98,076 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

damage to rear of vehicle

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill

unable to open boot

Fail 21 Jul 2005 97,723 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

damage to rear of vehicle

unable to open boot

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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N960 TBD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N960 TBD, 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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N960 TBD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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