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N347 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,348 miles

Offside Front Seat cover and sponge gone, very uncomfortable, need changing URGENT

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,753 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,088 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 102,078 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 13,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 67,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,842 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,842 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 55,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 51,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,200 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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N347 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N347 LWL, 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 N347 LWL registered?

N347 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N347 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 LWL shows 21 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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