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N781 PDW

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 PDW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,040 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 85,040 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,126 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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N781 PDW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N781 PDW, 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 N781 PDW registered?

N781 PDW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N781 PDW safe to buy?

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