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N596 LGO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,874 mi
Last recorded40,874 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 LGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,869 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,869 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,112 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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N596 LGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N596 LGO, 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

How do I check the history of N596 LGO?

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What year was N596 LGO registered?

N596 LGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N596 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 LGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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