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N876 MGT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,488 mi
Last recorded41,488 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 MGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 41,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steel wheel fitted nearside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2017 39,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,711 miles

slight corrosion on body sills

slight damage to nearside floor pan

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

front tyres starting to perish

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,182 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on body sills

slight damage nearside chassis leg

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,587 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on body sills

slight damage nearside front chassis leg

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,736 miles

Damage to nearside front chassis leg

Front x member corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,513 miles

slight damage nearside front chassis leg

slight wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,172 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to nearside front chassis leg

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,992 miles

advise some distorsion to nearside chassis rail below front passenger floorpan

Pass 24 May 2006 22,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 22,111 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N876 MGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N876 MGT, 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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N876 MGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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