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N142 PCN

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 PCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 122,651 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from the engine

Fail 4 Aug 2012 122,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from the engine

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,559 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 115,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 109,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 93,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,945 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 65,291 miles

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

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

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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N142 PCN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N142 PCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N142 PCN registered?

N142 PCN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 1996.

Is N142 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 PCN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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