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N503 TFX

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 TFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,383 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 125,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

floorpans slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 3 Oct 2011 121,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

floorpans slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,732 miles

n/s/r no plate light [tap it on]

o/s/f chassis [floor] member rusted

o/s/f inner mud shield loose

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 26 Aug 2009 111,772 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear brake inbalance 24%

rear number plate poor

Fail 26 Aug 2009 111,772 miles

rear brake inbalance 24%

rear number plate poor

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,634 miles

drvers seat belt slow to return

rear number plate deterating

Fail 26 Aug 2008 106,634 miles

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

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

drvers seat belt slow to return

rear number plate deterating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,635 miles

rear number plate deterating

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 88,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N503 TFX is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N503 TFX, 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 N503 TFX registered?

N503 TFX is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N503 TFX safe to buy?

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