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N127 MGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 MGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 101,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,975 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 96,975 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leaking from engine.

Track requires check/adjustment.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,252 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear sill repaired areas starting to rust, requires re sealing.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,863 miles

front & rear registration plates deteriorating and just acceptable

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front & rear registration plates deteriorating and just acceptable

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,201 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,812 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,969 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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N127 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N127 MGF, 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 N127 MGF registered?

N127 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N127 MGF safe to buy?

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