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N217 NFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 108,385 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

cat convertor braket broken

front number plate poor condition

general under body condition corroded and poor condition

n/s/r inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s door piller showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

rev counter inop

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,447 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 102,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,550 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 88,654 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

corrosion to osf chassis leg

front number plate detoriated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box split slight blow

temp fuel cap fitted

welding repairs to os ns sill

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,844 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 82,818 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside chassis and nearside front floor.

Pass 30 May 2006 76,744 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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N217 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 62.5%.

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 N217 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 N217 NFC registered?

N217 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N217 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 NFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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