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N505 LCW

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 LCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,071 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 64,060 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lens broken and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,669 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

This vehicles underside has areas of slight corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 60,657 miles

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

This vehicles underside has areas of slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,284 miles

All exhaust severely corroded.

Engine oil sump pan is badly corroded/ suspect imminent oil leak

Front Brake discs are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All exhaust severely corroded.

Engine oil sump pan is badly corroded/ suspect imminent oil leak

Front Brake discs are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,924 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 59,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 59,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,015 miles

Exhaust is badly corroded

Front Both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump badly corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 59,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust is badly corroded

Front Both front shock absorbers are heavily corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump badly corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,122 miles

Exhaust badly corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,975 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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N505 LCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N505 LCW, 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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N505 LCW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N505 LCW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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