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N597 NWV

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 NWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,424 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipes are corroded

N/S/F tyre is getting low on tread

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

Underneath vehicle there is corroded areas around mounting points

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,460 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R brake pipe is corroded

Some corrosion around fixing and mounting points underneath vehicle and body sills

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,617 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

Some corrosion in the area of fixing and mounting points underneath vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,469 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R brake pipe corroded

Some corrosion in the area of fixing and mounting points underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,503 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,550 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,764 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,764 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,758 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,693 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and is cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,149 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 NWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N597 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

N597 NWV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N597 NWV safe to buy?

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