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N436 LGN

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 LGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,604 miles

Front wiper blades split on both ends

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,604 miles

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

Front wiper blades split on both ends

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,192 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,842 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterated and slight blow

Fail 16 Oct 2013 106,842 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust box deterated and slight blow

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,768 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 103,757 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,298 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s+o/s body sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,104 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 92,269 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,639 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,524 miles

REAR EXHUST BOX RUSTE BUT NOT BLOWING.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 73,555 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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N436 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N436 LGN, 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 N436 LGN registered?

N436 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N436 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N436 LGN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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