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N138 NGJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 NGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 62,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 61,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear and over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Box rubbers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Over tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 58,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175-70-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Over tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 56,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,752 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,361 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,361 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,568 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2010 43,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,383 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 31,803 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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N138 NGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N138 NGJ, 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 N138 NGJ registered?

N138 NGJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N138 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 NGJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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