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N43 LGH

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,916 mi
Last recorded65,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 LGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 64,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 64,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,165 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,694 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 58,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,693 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,958 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 39,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,715 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,965 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,703 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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N43 LGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N43 LGH, 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 N43 LGH registered?

N43 LGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N43 LGH shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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