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K6 GBB

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GBB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 102,521 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes startimg to crack/perish.

Front cross-member badly corroded but not holed.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

O/s chassis badly corroded but not holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 102,521 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front anti-roll bar bushes startimg to crack/perish.

Front cross-member badly corroded but not holed.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

O/s chassis badly corroded but not holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,558 miles

FRont cross member badly corroded but not holed.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Slight exhaust blow from front.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 99,558 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FRont cross member badly corroded but not holed.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Slight exhaust blow from front.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 97,754 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish.

o/s/r inner sill holes not within 30cm of strutual point.

stone chip in windscreen o/s/f not above 10mm at time of test.

Pass 25 May 2012 97,754 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish.

o/s/r inner sill holes not within 30cm of strutual point.

stone chip in windscreen o/s/f not above 10mm at time of test.

Pass 26 May 2011 93,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2010 89,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Pass 18 May 2010 89,279 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Pass 28 May 2009 80,568 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 80,568 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2008 70,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,113 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,069 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Checks to be kept on front crossmember as corrosion is evident

Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K6 GBB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 K6 GBB, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K6 GBB registered?

K6 GBB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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