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N456 DBW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 99,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 93,364 miles

corrotion underbody corrotion suspension components brake pads only justpassed mot test corrotion sills sills had welding repairs osr wheel bearing worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 87,921 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,718 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 76,665 miles

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

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

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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N456 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N456 DBW, 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 N456 DBW registered?

N456 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N456 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 DBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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