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N928 MFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,083 mi
Last recorded193,083 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 MFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 193,083 miles

inner wing covers missing frontx2

Fail 16 Oct 2009 193,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inner wing covers missing frontx2

Pass 19 Nov 2008 178,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 178,179 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 161,126 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 161,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 143,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 123,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 123,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Modification to sero pipe, Vaccuum builds up OK, but would advise removal

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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N928 MFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N928 MFC, 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 N928 MFC registered?

N928 MFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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