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N550 MGH

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 MGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,967 miles

Nearside cv joint noisy

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear of inner sills rusty

Fail 26 May 2010 101,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside cv joint noisy

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear of inner sills rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 92,745 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads (nearside front outer) very low.

Front subframe mounting prescribed areas rusty.

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside front brake disc outer face in poor condition.

Rear of offside outer sill corroded.

Rear silencer pipe corroded.

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded.

Pass 28 May 2008 82,329 miles

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside cv boot is cracking badly

Pass 30 May 2007 75,366 miles

advises as issued with vt30 30/05/2007

spare tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 30 May 2007 75,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 68,765 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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N550 MGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N550 MGH, 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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N550 MGH is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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