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N708 XEW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 XEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 115,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,735 miles

brake pipes o/s n/s rear to drum corroded

rust showing throughout body

sills part repair covered in sealer

slight play o/s front hub

Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,735 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes o/s n/s rear to drum corroded

rust showing throughout body

sills part repair covered in sealer

slight play o/s front hub

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,770 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 104,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 83,124 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,747 miles

both front tyres on legal limit.(1.6mm)

both rear sills rusty at rear.

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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N708 XEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N708 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N708 XEW registered?

N708 XEW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N708 XEW safe to buy?

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