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N287 NFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 121,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion blisters present on n/s/r outer sill panel.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion blisters present on n/s/r outer sill panel.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,988 miles

brake fluid level low.

n/s/f side lamp dim.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 104,938 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode brake fluid low damage to nsf tyre wall † nsf side light dim

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,801 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 88,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 86,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N287 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N287 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N287 NFC registered?

N287 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N287 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 NFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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