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N978 FBK

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

219,546 mi
Last recorded219,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 FBK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 219,546 miles

Bonnet and tailget corroded

Both front wings corroded and holed

Front crossmemeber corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 219,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet and tailget corroded

Both front wings corroded and holed

Front crossmemeber corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 219,470 miles

Bonnet and tailgate corroded

Both front wings corroded and holed

Both rear sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front lower cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner auxiliary belt deteriorated

Offside Front Door shut corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rev counter reads incorrect

Pass 18 Oct 2022 219,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( front sections ). (1.1.11 (c))

Front screen stone chip.

Front suspension rust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear both suspension struts dust covers deteriorated.

Rear suspension rust.

fuel pipes corroded.

fuel tank neck pipes rust.

oil leaks.

under body corrosion.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 219,081 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking onto fuel filter ( bulkhead ). (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( front sections ). (1.1.11 (c))

Front screen stone chip.

Front suspension rust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear both suspension struts dust covers deteriorated.

Rear suspension rust.

fuel pipes corroded.

fuel tank neck pipes rust.

oil leaks.

under body corrosion.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 218,392 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( front section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes rust.

oil leaks.

underside rust.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 218,376 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( front section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes rust.

oil leaks.

underside rust.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 216,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet, tailgate, offside front wing and both rear wings corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rev counter faulty

service brake efficiency only just met (57%)

stone chips to windscreen

windscreen wiper mechanism noisey

Fail 13 Oct 2020 216,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet, tailgate, offside front wing and both rear wings corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rev counter faulty

service brake efficiency only just met (57%)

stone chips to windscreen

windscreen wiper mechanism noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2019 216,407 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt faulty (ribs missing)

front cross member, rear cross member and offside front door shut corroded but not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to all suspension components

nearside front brake lagging slightly

offside front brake dust shield corroded and fouling brake disc

offside front wheelarch, both rear wheelarches, bonnet and tailgate corroded

rev counter faulty

windscreen wipers noisey

Fail 3 Oct 2019 216,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator drive belt faulty (ribs missing)

front cross member, rear cross member and offside front door shut corroded but not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to all suspension components

nearside front brake lagging slightly

offside front brake dust shield corroded and fouling brake disc

offside front wheelarch, both rear wheelarches, bonnet and tailgate corroded

rev counter faulty

windscreen wipers noisey

Pass 4 Oct 2018 215,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both wiper blades split.

oil leak.

under body corrizion.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 215,878 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both. (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both wiper blades split.

oil leak.

under body corrizion.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 215,251 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear door shuts corroding

engine rev counter faulty

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

rear of metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 215,251 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear door shuts corroding

engine rev counter faulty

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

rear of metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 214,664 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

heavy corrosion on suspension components

nearside and offside rear wheel arched corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear door shuts corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

under side corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2016 214,644 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

heavy corrosion on suspension components

nearside and offside rear wheel arched corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear door shuts corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

under side corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 214,239 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 214,234 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 213,965 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 213,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 213,610 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine cuts out

engine rev counter faulty

exhaust front support bracket corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 213,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine cuts out

engine rev counter faulty

exhaust front support bracket corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 211,673 miles

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

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 211,671 miles

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

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

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 205,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

nearside rear brake pipes cororded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside fron lower arm ball joint dust cover split

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel arch corrodeed

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 205,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

nearside rear brake pipes cororded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside fron lower arm ball joint dust cover split

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wheel arch corrodeed

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 197,217 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

gearbox noisey

nearside front tyre tread area perishing

offside rear wheel arch and tailgate corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2010 197,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

gearbox noisey

nearside front tyre tread area perishing

offside rear wheel arch and tailgate corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2009 187,435 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight judder on rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2009 187,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 170,856 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

offside rear tryre sidewall perished

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 170,856 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)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

offside rear tryre sidewall perished

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 154,853 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses corroding

offside rear wheel arch and nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 143,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 127,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 127,893 miles

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

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

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)

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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N978 FBK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N978 FBK, 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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N978 FBK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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