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N693 DLV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,882 mi
Last recorded48,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 DLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear inner sill's corrosion

nearside rear outer sill area corrosion

offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,459 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion around brake flexi area's

Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,436 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion around brake flexi area's

Pass 12 May 2011 29,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 25,618 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT WHERE THE TREAD IS BONDED TO THE CASING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR AND DE-LAMINATE

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,823 miles

both nearside tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,157 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 149,984 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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N693 DLV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N693 DLV, 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 N693 DLV registered?

N693 DLV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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