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N150 LCV

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,974 mi
Last recorded143,974 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 LCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 143,974 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 140,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 140,527 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 140,465 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 140,450 miles

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

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

Damage to front number plate.

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

Nearside rear tyre wall is perishing.

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to battery tray area.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 139,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Damage to front number plate.

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 129,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside mirror is damaged.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 120,202 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

general rust under body

rear brake pipes rusty

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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N150 LCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N150 LCV, 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 N150 LCV registered?

N150 LCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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