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N942 EKC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,850 mi
Last recorded109,850 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 EKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,850 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,850 miles

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

emission not tested

under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 106,680 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 106,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

clutch fault very stiff

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,888 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,823 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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N942 EKC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N942 EKC, 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 N942 EKC registered?

N942 EKC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N942 EKC safe to buy?

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