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N79 LWL

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 122,609 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s/rear bumper damaged

O/s/front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 116,023 miles

Coolant leak

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

REAR PANEL SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,391 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,030 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 83,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sump corroded and leaking

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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N79 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N79 LWL, 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 N79 LWL registered?

N79 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N79 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 LWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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