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N929 AEG

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,488 mi
Last recorded123,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 AEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,488 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 123,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,488 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,488 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,488 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 123,488 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 123,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 123,488 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 123,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 123,488 miles

Oil leak

both sills rusty

rusty underneath

Pass 15 Jun 2007 123,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 123,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 122,686 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 122,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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N929 AEG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N929 AEG, 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 N929 AEG registered?

N929 AEG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N929 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N929 AEG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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