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N387 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,298 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS

GEARBOX AND ENGINE OIL LEAKS

O/S/R AND N/S/R WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

REV COUNTER FAULTY

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 92,829 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 90,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 90,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N387 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N387 LWL, 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 N387 LWL registered?

N387 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N387 LWL safe to buy?

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