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N993 EAR

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

205,569 mi
Last recorded205,569 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 EAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 205,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 205,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 201,150 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheelarches corroded and some underbody corrosion

nearside headlamp aims low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 201,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheelarches corroded and some underbody corrosion

nearside headlamp aims low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 197,502 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 197,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 194,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 194,148 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008
Fail 25 Mar 2008 188,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 176,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 176,658 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 164,006 miles

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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N993 EAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N993 EAR, 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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N993 EAR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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