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N890 DEV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,150 mi
Last recorded171,150 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 DEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 171,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 161,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 154,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 154,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 147,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 147,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 140,203 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 132,171 miles

outer sills corroded.

small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 119,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 109,591 miles

AUX BELTS CRACKED

GEAR BOX DIFF WET IN OIL

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 96,214 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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N890 DEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N890 DEV, 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 N890 DEV registered?

N890 DEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N890 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N890 DEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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