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N383 VFL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 VFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,971 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,687 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,687 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,722 miles

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

front subframe very rusty .

o/s n/s outer sills and inner sills very rusty.

under body very rusty.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,298 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

heavy surface corrosion steering/ suspension components

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,601 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls splitting

offside rear brake pipe corroded and clip broken but is well secured

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,628 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,601 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,965 miles

both sill panels badly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2007 39,935 miles

Corrosion patches starting to form on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion forming on suspension components.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,935 miles

Corrosion patches starting to form on underside of vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion forming on suspension components.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,424 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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N383 VFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N383 VFL, 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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N383 VFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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