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N516 ACF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,252 mi
Last recorded169,252 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 ACF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 169,252 miles

battery loose

nsr and osr inner and outer sills in very poor condition and heavly sealed

Fail 3 May 2012 169,252 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose

nsr and osr inner and outer sills in very poor condition and heavly sealed

Pass 13 May 2011 162,228 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

filler in nsr panel

nsf tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2010 155,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 155,646 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing to the inner edges

both sills starting to rot

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear wiper split

revearse lights not working

Pass 21 Apr 2009 140,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 137,827 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 137,827 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 125,885 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 114,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 114,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

inner sidewalls of rear tyres perishing. †inner faces of front brake discs pitted.

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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N516 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N516 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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What year was N516 ACF registered?

N516 ACF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N516 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 ACF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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