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N342 CMD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,168 mi
Last recorded94,168 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 CMD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,168 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 87,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,107 miles

door shuts are covered

exhaust system corroded and the rear silencers baffle is detached

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

hubcaps on roadwheels

rear wiper blade is perished

windowscreen washers need attention

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,261 miles

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

considerable corrosion in n/s/r outer sill and both rear inner sills.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 75,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

considerable corrosion in n/s/r outer sill and both rear inner sills.

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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N342 CMD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N342 CMD, 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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N342 CMD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N342 CMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N342 CMD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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