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N174 JFA

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2010 121,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 113,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 106,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,706 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 98,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,162 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N174 JFA is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N174 JFA, 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 N174 JFA registered?

N174 JFA is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N174 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 JFA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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