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N189 NFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,310 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight corosion to n/s/r and o/s/r body sills

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer wall split ( just within mot spec)

Offside front tyre on 4mm with inner tread edge wearing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,542 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer wall split ( just within mot spec)

Offside front tyre on 4mm with inner tread edge wearing

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N189 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N189 NFC, 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 N189 NFC registered?

N189 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N189 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 NFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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