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N98 LCV

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 LCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 119,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

FUEL LINES AND FILLER NECK PIPES ARE BADLY CORROIDED

Pass 1 Mar 2010 115,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of nearside rear & offside rear outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2009 110,900 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 105,403 miles

Engine sump pan is corroded and oil is starting to soak through.(Advise very early replacement.)

Front brake flexi hose metal ferrules are corroded.

Front brake pipes are in stages of corrosion.

Front exhaust hanging bracket is corroded.(Advise early replacement.)

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

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear suspension coil springs are in stages of corrosion.

Nearside rear brake pipe is in stages of corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre has slight inner wall damage.

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

Underside of vehicle is in stages of corrosion.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 97,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,446 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake servo has sign of fluid loss not leaking at time of test

n/s/r tyre has gash in inner sidewall not exposing cords at time of test

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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N98 LCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N98 LCV, 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 N98 LCV registered?

N98 LCV is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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