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N437 LGN

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 LGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,644 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 71,644 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,749 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust cat corroded (slight leak).

nearside front c.v gaiter damp (cracking).

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,255 miles

both rear inner and outer sill areas badly corroding

nearside front c.v gaiter cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,300 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,034 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,033 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,630 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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N437 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N437 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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N437 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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