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N988 LUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,903 mi
Last recorded91,903 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 LUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 91,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,041 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 89,041 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front chassis crossmember corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Dec 2010 86,074 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front chassis crossmember corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and rear tyres perished on sidewalls

some surface corrosion in front crossmember

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and rear tyres perished on sidewalls

some surface corrosion in front crossmember

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,439 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

front crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,902 miles

power steering pump drive belt slightly slack and perished

some surface corrosion in front chassis crossmember

Pass 22 May 2006 79,475 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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N988 LUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 N988 LUD, 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 N988 LUD registered?

N988 LUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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