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N605 LUS

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,678 mi
Last recorded129,678 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 LUS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,678 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2010 129,677 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2010 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 116,247 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 116,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 104,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,924 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,924 miles

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

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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N605 LUS is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N605 LUS, 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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N605 LUS is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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