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N205 BNF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 BNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,611 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,494 miles

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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N205 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N205 BNF, 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 N205 BNF registered?

N205 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N205 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 BNF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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