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N668 CDT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,517 mi
Last recorded169,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 CDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 169,517 miles

Nearside rear shock is damp.

The front discs are rusty on the inner face.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 169,313 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear shock is damp.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The front discs are rusty on the inner face.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 156,777 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 156,776 miles

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

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

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Engine Management Light On

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Rear Outer Sill Rusting

Rear Number Plate Stained

Fail 22 May 2009 142,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 142,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 127,923 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 127,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 113,907 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 113,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,581 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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N668 CDT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N668 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 N668 CDT registered?

N668 CDT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N668 CDT safe to buy?

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