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N378 LFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 LFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 137,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 137,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

brake and fuel pipes rusty

coil springs rusty and weak

exhaust lose

head light aims not checked

knocking from steering

nsf cv boot perished

nsr rear of wheel arch hold

nsr tyre cracked

osf wing has damage

shocks casing poor condition

slight rear light interfearance

underside of car rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2010
Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 116,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,742 miles

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

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)

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

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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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N378 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N378 LFC, 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 N378 LFC registered?

N378 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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