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N398 XVN

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 XVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,246 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,363 miles

n/s chassis line brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge nearly to cords

o/s/r brake poipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 24,018 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 24,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N398 XVN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N398 XVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N398 XVN registered?

N398 XVN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N398 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 XVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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