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N58 FEV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 FEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,666 miles

front inner brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inside wall

slight corrosion starting to offside rear outer sill

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,666 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front inner brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inside wall

slight corrosion starting to offside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,547 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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N58 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel 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 N58 FEV, 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 N58 FEV registered?

N58 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N58 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N58 FEV 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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