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N847 XVM

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,238 mi
Last recorded69,238 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 XVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 69,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,863 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,723 miles

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

fluid leak at front advise off side front wheel nuts incorrectly fittted advise

Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fluid leak at front advise off side front wheel nuts incorrectly fittted advise

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,766 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 63,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 63,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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N847 XVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N847 XVM, 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 N847 XVM registered?

N847 XVM is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N847 XVM safe to buy?

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