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N874 GLB

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 GLB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 138,917 miles

Battery insecure

tail gate and rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2008 138,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tail gate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 128,069 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 128,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006

offside rear tyre perished and worn on both edges. †both front tyres worn on inner edges. †

Fail 18 Sep 2006 119,535 miles

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

brake flued level low. †offside front cv boot perished between the pleats. †offside rear tyre perished and worn on both edges. †both front tyres worn on both edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 113,841 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 113,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N874 GLB is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N874 GLB, 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 N874 GLB registered?

N874 GLB is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N874 GLB safe to buy?

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