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N597 FFC

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,478 mi
Last recorded169,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 169,478 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jan 2011 169,339 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Feb 2010 162,575 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Feb 2010 162,506 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Feb 2009 155,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 155,674 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

very slight front brake bind

Pass 21 Feb 2008 149,475 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 141,180 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 141,179 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Repair to both rear sills

Pass 22 Mar 2006 135,841 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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N597 FFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N597 FFC, 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 N597 FFC registered?

N597 FFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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