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N56 RJV

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,324 mi
Last recorded66,324 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 RJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,324 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,784 miles

advise oil leak from OIL PRESSURE SWITCH.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 44,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,806 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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N56 RJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N56 RJV, 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 N56 RJV registered?

N56 RJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N56 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 RJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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