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N480 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,463 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2015 79,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tail pipe missing

Pass 30 May 2014 74,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,876 miles

brake fluid low

front disc poor

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,166 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 63,131 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 60,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,092 miles

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,540 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 54,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 52,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 50,159 miles

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

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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N480 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N480 LWL, 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 N480 LWL registered?

N480 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N480 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 LWL shows 15 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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