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N653 CDT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 CDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,453 miles

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

n/s/f wing damage

sump very corroded

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface rust in places

Fail 17 May 2007 99,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belts cracking

engine oil sump heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing

fuel hose cracking at the filter outlet connection

general bodywork damage

general corrosion over front and rear steering and suspension components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 May 2007 99,289 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belts cracking

engine oil sump heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing

fuel hose cracking at the filter outlet connection

general bodywork damage

general corrosion over front and rear steering and suspension components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 May 2006 90,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 90,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N653 CDT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N653 CDT, 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 N653 CDT registered?

N653 CDT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N653 CDT safe to buy?

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