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N501 CYD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,228 mi
Last recorded111,228 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 CYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 111,228 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 111,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 108,376 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 108,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 97,596 miles

as per advisory notice issued 25/01/2007 with vt30 except oil leak, front brake pipes + wiper blades have been done.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

auto gearbox cooler pipe union to rad weaping oil.

both front metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front outer cv gaiters perished.

front registration plate cracked + rear plate slightly delaminated.

light scratches in windscreen caused by wiper blades.

n/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

stone chip in A zone of windscreen but less than 10mm.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advies small stone chipes in windsreen

advies wiper blades

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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N501 CYD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N501 CYD, 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 N501 CYD registered?

N501 CYD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N501 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 CYD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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