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N982 VSO

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,160 mi
Last recorded32,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 VSO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,041 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,741 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bodywork/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/fuel tank/filler pipes rusty/o/s n/s rear tyres perished walls/tread MONITOR/

o/s n /s outer sills very rusty REAR MONITOR/

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,427 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s o/s centre floors rusty

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

feul filler pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,156 miles

exhaust rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †f/r susp.rusty †tank filer pipes rusty †bodywork †slight bind o/s n/s front wheels MONITOR

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty metal ends †f/r susp rusty †det f/r susp rubber bushes †tank/filler pipes rusty

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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N982 VSO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N982 VSO, 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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What year was N982 VSO registered?

N982 VSO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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