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N815 NGC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 NGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,600 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,493 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,211 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,211 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 55,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,549 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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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N815 NGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N815 NGC, 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 N815 NGC registered?

N815 NGC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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