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N823 YCF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 YCF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE ON 3mm.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,224 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded near tank

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,007 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

fuel pipe tank area corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advancing corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 109,536 miles

Battery leaking

Both outer sills weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 103,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,313 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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N823 YCF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N823 YCF, 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 N823 YCF registered?

N823 YCF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N823 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 YCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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