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N154 MGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 MGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,320 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn and perished

n/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 89,320 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn and perished

n/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 82,946 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,946 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,214 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 76,214 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N154 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N154 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 N154 MGF registered?

N154 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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