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N157 DFV

1995 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Almera91,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 DFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 98,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,861 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 91,853 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)

some brake pipes may need changing by next M.O.T.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 83,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 83,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,580 miles

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

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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N157 DFV is a 1995 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,498 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 N157 DFV, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N157 DFV registered?

N157 DFV is a 1995 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N157 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 DFV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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