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N996 RNR

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,083 mi
Last recorded112,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 RNR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 112,083 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise brake inspection....

both rear tyres perishing & close to limit....

general under body corrosion...

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted.....

rear brake pipes corroding.....

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 110,377 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,617 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 105,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,591 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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N996 RNR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N996 RNR, 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 N996 RNR registered?

N996 RNR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N996 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 RNR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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