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N598 LFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 LFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 66,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle forming corrosion underneath.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,680 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 64,680 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,943 miles

wiper blades are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,207 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,804 miles

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

rear sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber gaitors torn

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,950 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 36,048 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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N598 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N598 LFC, 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 N598 LFC registered?

N598 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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