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N203 ENF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,986 mi
Last recorded132,986 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 ENF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front pads low

nsf wiper split

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 126,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,469 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 116,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 106,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,736 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2009 106,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,195 miles

advise tempory repair has been maid to middle section of exhaust although not blowing at time of test may require replacement in near future monitor

Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,862 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 83,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N203 ENF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red 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 N203 ENF, 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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N203 ENF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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