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N897 CVU

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 CVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,440 miles

corrosion in both front floors + n/s/r sill back

corrosion in brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose but unable to check properly due to grease + position?

corrosion started in both rear brake pipes

corrosion starting in front crossmember

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [175/70/13t]

slight bind on both front wheels, unable to check linings properly with wheels on?

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in both front floors + n/s/r sill back

corrosion in brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose but unable to check properly due to grease + position?

corrosion started in both rear brake pipes

corrosion starting in front crossmember

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [175/70/13t]

slight bind on both front wheels, unable to check linings properly with wheels on?

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,894 miles

both front floors corroded but not yet excessive

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion started in front crossmember

corrosion started in o/s/r chassis

exhaust back box rattling

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [175/70/13t]

o/s/r corner valance corroded but not a prescribed area

slight bind on both front wheels, unable to check linings with wheels on

unable to check some brake pipes due to coatings + grease

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,993 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r sill backs + n/s + o/s/front floors

corrosion starting in front crossmember

o/s wiper split on end

slight bind on front wheels

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,949 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r sill backs + n/s + o/s/front floors

corrosion starting in front crossmember

o/s wiper split on end

slight bind on front wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,799 miles

corrosion started in both front floors

corrosion starting in both rear sill backs

exhaust centre + rear sections corroding

o/s/f sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Nov 2010 80,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

corrosion started in both front floors

corrosion starting in both rear sill backs

exhaust centre + rear sections corroding

o/s/f sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 78,559 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

vehicle starting to corrode under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,618 miles

vehicle starting to corrode on floors and cill

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,932 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 72,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,863 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread 175/70/13t

brake pipes to rear flexy hoses started to corrode

exhaust system corroding esp back box

very slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt

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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N897 CVU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N897 CVU, 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 N897 CVU registered?

N897 CVU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N897 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 CVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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