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N617 JWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,197 mi
Last recorded139,197 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,049 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

offside outer door sill damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 124,568 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2012 118,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 118,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,771 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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N617 JWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N617 JWL, 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 N617 JWL registered?

N617 JWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N617 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 JWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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