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N989 LGK

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,513 mi
Last recorded15,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 LGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,513 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 15,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 14,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,320 miles

sunvisor across windscreen in wipers swept area close to fail

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,579 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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N989 LGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N989 LGK, 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 N989 LGK registered?

N989 LGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N989 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 LGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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