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N490 ACF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 ACF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,112 miles

nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 88,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,513 miles

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

at time vehicle vehicle being presented for test i have noticed slight damage to nearside front of vehicle.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,556 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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N490 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N490 ACF, 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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How do I check the history of N490 ACF?

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What year was N490 ACF registered?

N490 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N490 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 ACF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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