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N268 ESM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,710 mi
Last recorded49,710 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 ESM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,237 miles

covers over fuel and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

metal brake pipes at rear of car starting to corrode

nearsidse and offside inner and outer sills,and offside rear wheel arch corroded

scratches on swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,657 miles

advise fuel filler pipes corroded but not holed.

advise rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,129 miles

advise nearside and offside rear tyres (175/65x14) are badly perished but still ok for mot ,advise replacement soon.

advise rear wiper torn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 48,129 miles

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

advise nearside and offside rear tyres (175/65x14) are badly perished but still ok for mot ,advise replacement soon.

advise rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,552 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

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

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

Rear wiper split

Scratches on front windscreen

advise both rear tyres perished,needing changed soon.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,538 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

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

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

Rear wiper split

Scratches on front windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,735 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside outer sill panel corroded

scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,379 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 45,379 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 41,878 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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N268 ESM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc 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 N268 ESM, 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 N268 ESM registered?

N268 ESM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N268 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 ESM 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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