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N903 GEV

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 GEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2010 139,986 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 135,243 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 135,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 130,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 122,395 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 108,197 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 108,134 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N903 GEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N903 GEV, 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 N903 GEV registered?

N903 GEV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N903 GEV safe to buy?

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