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N688 LFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 LFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016
Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,521 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,340 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,710 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2007 46,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,365 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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N688 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N688 LFC, 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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N688 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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