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N960 FTR

1996 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,448 mi
Last recorded166,448 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 FTR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 166,448 miles

offside cv boot leaking slightly

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

nearside cv boot twisted

Fail 12 May 2010 166,448 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside cv boot twisted

offside cv boot leaking slightly

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 151,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 140,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 140,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 128,130 miles

corrosion starting o/s + n/s/r chassis and n/s/r sill

Fail 14 May 2007 128,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion starting o/s + n/s/r chassis and n/s/r sill

Pass 23 May 2006 112,314 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 112,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f indicatior lens cracked

o/s/r tyre punched , not repairable {175x65x14}

power steering fiuld low and oil cooler pipes leaking

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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N960 FTR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Gold 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 N960 FTR, 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 N960 FTR registered?

N960 FTR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N960 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 FTR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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