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N512 MUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2011 77,422 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front brake hose perished.

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 77,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front and nearside front brake hose perished.

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 73,414 miles

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

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

oil sump porous,

Pass 12 May 2009 70,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 70,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 68,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 68,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 66,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,442 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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N512 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N512 MUD, 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 N512 MUD registered?

N512 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N512 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 MUD shows 9 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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