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N193 MGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 MGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,283 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 102,992 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r door damaged

power steering pipe to rack damp

slight noise n/s/r hub ??

under sills surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,223 miles

both sills have been repaired

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perishing onside walls

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight uneven wear on front tyres

slight water leak (radiator seems wet)

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 85,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 67,376 miles

both front c.v gaiters starting to perish

front registration plate damaged

Fail 2 May 2008 67,376 miles

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

both front c.v gaiters starting to perish

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 21 May 2007 61,366 miles

both outer sills corroding

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 57,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,161 miles

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

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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N193 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N193 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 N193 MGF registered?

N193 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N193 MGF safe to buy?

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