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N679 BTF

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,031 mi
Last recorded158,031 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 BTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 158,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrossion to front and rear suspension componants but not excessive

Pass 5 Apr 2011 150,736 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 146,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 142,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 137,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 137,318 miles

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

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear outer sills corroded and repaired

both steering rack gaiters perished

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 146,442 miles

brake fluid below maximum

front brake pads worn low

off side front and rear sill coroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2006 114,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 114,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N679 BTF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N679 BTF, 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 N679 BTF registered?

N679 BTF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N679 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N679 BTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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