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N579 MUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 MUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,419 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer body sill corroded at rear

Fail 4 Apr 2013 107,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer body sill corroded at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,471 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre splitting & perished replace asap.

slight blow on exhaust & corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,471 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre splitting & perished replace asap.

slight blow on exhaust & corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 90,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 86,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,594 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspention ball joint seal split

Pass 9 May 2007 84,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,687 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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N579 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N579 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N579 MUD registered?

N579 MUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N579 MUD safe to buy?

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