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N878 GLG

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,323 mi
Last recorded170,323 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 GLG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 170,323 miles

Battery insecure

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

Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking corectly

Fail 12 May 2010 170,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking corectly

Pass 13 May 2009 164,392 miles

Corrosion to NSF inner wing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear of chassis corroded near towbar mounts but not yet excessively so.

Rear wiper blade damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2009 164,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion to NSF inner wing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear of chassis corroded near towbar mounts but not yet excessively so.

Rear wiper blade damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Apr 2008 156,686 miles

throttle cable loose

Battery insecure

exhaust fouling on tow bar

Pass 24 Apr 2007 149,444 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 149,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 143,773 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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N878 GLG 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 62.5%.

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 N878 GLG, 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 N878 GLG registered?

N878 GLG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N878 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 GLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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