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N962 LGS

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 LGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,714 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/rear lense cracked

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

Power steering pump suspect noisy

Rev counter faulty

Fail 12 Apr 2012 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/rear lense cracked

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

Rev counter faulty

drivers door rubber insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering noisey may be low on fluid

Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,295 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering noisey may be low on fluid

Fail 22 Apr 2010 110,171 miles

Advise wheel tracking check

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,171 miles

Advise wheel tracking check

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,235 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 102,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 26 Apr 2008 97,723 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 97,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 92,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,923 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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N962 LGS is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N962 LGS, 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 N962 LGS registered?

N962 LGS is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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