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N850 RFU

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 RFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,051 miles

body damaged o/s/f and n/s/f

both front indicater lamps slight loose fixing and repaired using tape

front bumper damaged o/s and n/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,437 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,809 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,784 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,375 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 73,375 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,419 miles

n/s and o/s/r outter sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers split

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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N850 RFU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N850 RFU, 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 N850 RFU registered?

N850 RFU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N850 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 RFU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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