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N58 RJV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,508 miles

Rear of both sills material getting thin

Rear wheel arches corroded with paint missing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,771 miles

Advise O/S/ & N/S/R wheel arches starting to rust please attend to a.s.a.p

Advise front brake discs pitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise O/S/ & N/S/R wheel arches starting to rust please attend to a.s.a.p

Advise front brake discs pitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,587 miles

Advise O/S & N/S/R wheel arches rusty

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise O/S & N/S/R wheel arches rusty

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 52,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,622 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 RJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 N58 RJV registered?

N58 RJV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N58 RJV safe to buy?

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