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N950 VFL

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 VFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 155,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,891 miles

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

corrosion in rh chassis rail but not considered excessive at present

Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rust just starting in l/h front of floor pan but outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,405 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 104,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 84,385 miles

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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N950 VFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N950 VFL, 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 N950 VFL registered?

N950 VFL is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N950 VFL safe to buy?

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