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N905 MGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 MGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 84,134 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,001 miles

Adv, Rear brake inspection, Tracking check, Oil leaks, Covers over brake pipes, Front number plate worn, Slight front brake imbalance.

Corrosion to both outer sills

Dangerously routed and insecure power cables in engine bay

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Dangerously routed and insecure power cables in engine bay

Main beam warning light is always on when headlamps are on for both dipped and main settings

O/S/F tyre is wearing heavily on the inside shoulder

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,634 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak, n/s/r indicator lens cracked,

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, All brake pipes starting to corrode, Covers over brake pipes, Front and rear brakes warped, Tracking check,

Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADV,Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, All brake pipes starting to corrode, Covers over brake pipes, n/s/f brake warped, Rear brakes warped, Tracking check, n/s/r tyre aged and cracked, n/s/r indicator lens cracked,

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,484 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 45,484 miles

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

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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N905 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N905 MGF, 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 N905 MGF registered?

N905 MGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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