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N668 JUG

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 JUG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,086 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,084 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,824 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,521 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,358 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 50,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,957 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 JUG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N668 JUG, 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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N668 JUG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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