MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONTMOST INNER TRANSVERSE CROSS PANELL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
N/S/R PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE,ALSO HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD AREA.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONTMOST INNER TRANSVERSE CROSS PANELL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
N/S/R PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE,ALSO HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD AREA.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge
O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge
Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes poor condition
Slight leak power steering return pipe
Both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor condition
Child seats fitted to N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front to rear metal brake pipes in poor condition
Child seats fitted to N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
slight binding on n/s front wheel
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N97 MBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N97 MBW, 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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N97 MBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1996.
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