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N350 RCU

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 147,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 126,734 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 126,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,108 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 104,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 104,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,491 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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N350 RCU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc 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 N350 RCU, 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 N350 RCU registered?

N350 RCU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N350 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N350 RCU 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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