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N740 SNL

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 SNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,267 miles

Heavy sealant applied to welding repairs carried out at O/S & N/S sills and O/S chassis - apparently fully welded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Heavy sealant applied to welding repairs carried out at O/S & N/S sills and O/S chassis - apparently fully welded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,267 miles

adv-- advance surface corrosion under-side of car

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N740 SNL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N740 SNL, 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 N740 SNL registered?

N740 SNL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N740 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 SNL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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