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N115 GWC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,174 mi
Last recorded63,174 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 GWC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear small part of floor corroding near end of chassis rail

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear door sill corroded

pas pump noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,844 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,570 miles

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

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

rear section of offside outer doorsill is corroded but not affecting braking or steering .as marked

rear section of rear doorsill is showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,378 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,288 miles

offside rerar outer sill area starting to corrode

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift (shock absorbers fine)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,023 miles

rear shock absorber dust boots split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,666 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusty

OSR outer sill fairly rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,666 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusty

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

OSR outer sill fairly rusty

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,179 miles

Both front wiper blades poor

N/S/F wish bone rear bush in poor condition

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre deteriating

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outter edge

Fail 16 Apr 2008 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre deteriating

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outter edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,399 miles

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

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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N115 GWC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N115 GWC, 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 N115 GWC registered?

N115 GWC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N115 GWC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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