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N709 LFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 LFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 95,174 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 21 May 2012 91,632 miles

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

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

both front brake discs well worn,

Fail 15 May 2012 91,607 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs well worn,

Pass 10 May 2011 89,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 89,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 87,774 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 17 May 2010 87,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2009 87,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/front tyre outer wall worn

Fail 13 May 2009 87,398 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 70,558 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 70,558 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hedgehog spines in o/s/front tyre wall

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2006 63,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,026 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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N709 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N709 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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N709 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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