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N236 VWN

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 VWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,230 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

miner rust beneath the vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2012 99,120 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

miner rust beneath the vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,272 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,955 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,718 miles

outer skin of offside rear sill corroded to excess

Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,841 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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N236 VWN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N236 VWN, 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 N236 VWN registered?

N236 VWN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N236 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 VWN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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