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N358 NTL

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 NTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,817 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 101,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wiper blade split

rear metal brake pipes replaced at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,059 miles

Both sills corroding at rear

Offside front tyre 1.6mm. Nearside front tyre 2mm

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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N358 NTL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N358 NTL, 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 N358 NTL registered?

N358 NTL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N358 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 NTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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