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N888 NAN

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,654 mi
Last recorded58,654 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 NAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,279 miles

corrosion both front floors and chassis rails borderline

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion rear part of both outer sills n/s BORDERLINE

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion both front floors and chassis rails borderline

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion rear part of both outer sills n/s BORDERLINE

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,984 miles

corrosion on sills

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,464 miles

both rear tyres

o/s outer c.v. boot

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,742 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 27,313 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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N888 NAN is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N888 NAN, 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 N888 NAN registered?

N888 NAN is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N888 NAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 NAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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