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N120 NGB

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 NGB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front wheel rim bent

Pass 12 Jun 2010 83,497 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Both rear outer sills,previous welding repairs

Rear brake fault developing,readings fluctuating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv gaitors are cracking

front and rear suspesion has general corrosion

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is cut in centre of thread

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv gaitors are cracking

front and rear suspesion has general corrosion

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is cut in centre of thread

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,656 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 80,656 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE CORRISION UNDER VECHICLE SEVERAL PLACES OK TEST ########################################

ADVISE REAR SHOCK ADSORBERS DUST COVERS BROKEN #################################################

ADVISE REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON WALLS ############################################

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

general corrosion under car.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,704 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 76,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,281 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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N120 NGB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N120 NGB, 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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N120 NGB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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