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N312 TRU

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 TRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 140,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 110,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 61,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,882 miles

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion starting to appear throughout underside of vehicle - some quite severe

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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N312 TRU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N312 TRU, 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 N312 TRU registered?

N312 TRU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N312 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 TRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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