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N523 WRW

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 WRW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,266 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 91,266 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)

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

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

brake fluid getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,563 miles

small stone chips in screen, o/s/r tyre on wear bands, both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,871 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to wear blocks.

o/s/r tyre close to wear blocks in center of tread.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,963 miles

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,813 miles

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre close to wear blocks.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre close to wear blocks.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 76,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 70,521 miles

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition starting to perish and split ADVISE

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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N523 WRW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N523 WRW, 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 N523 WRW registered?

N523 WRW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N523 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 WRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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