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N820 EAK

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,632 mi
Last recorded93,632 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 EAK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,650 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 85,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 78,854 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

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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N820 EAK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N820 EAK, 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 N820 EAK registered?

N820 EAK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N820 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 EAK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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