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N36 TEW

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 TEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 85,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,316 miles

Rear tyres cracking on tread edges

Fail 5 May 2015 85,316 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread edges

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

Pass 1 May 2014 83,985 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 83,985 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 82,530 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 81,072 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 79,414 miles

both front chassis rails corroded both rear chassis rails corroded front to rear brake covered

Fail 7 May 2011 79,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front chassis rails corroded both rear chassis rails corroded front to rear brake covered

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 75,674 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,101 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear steel brake pipes will soon req replacing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,207 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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N36 TEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N36 TEW, 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 N36 TEW registered?

N36 TEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N36 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 TEW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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