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N470 LBW

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 LBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,913 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,017 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch cable needs adjustment

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake binding slightly

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,160 miles

corrosion to parts of underbody

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to parts of underbody

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,555 miles

Exhaust badley corroded and signs of starting to leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust badley corroded and signs of starting to leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,565 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 66,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,873 miles

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

clutch needs adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 56,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,650 miles

advanced corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

clutch needs adjustment

small screw in tread of n/s/f tyre

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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N470 LBW 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 62.5%.

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 N470 LBW, 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 N470 LBW registered?

N470 LBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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