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N790 BNU

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 BNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,589 miles

ADVISE;REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT,O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS & N/S/F STRUT WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SHORTLY

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,277 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,276 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,708 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,706 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 50,696 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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N790 BNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N790 BNU, 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 N790 BNU registered?

N790 BNU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N790 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 BNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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