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N181 PCN

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,005 mi
Last recorded103,005 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 PCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 103,005 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,998 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,904 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 787,904 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N181 PCN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N181 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 N181 PCN registered?

N181 PCN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N181 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 PCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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