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N144 KJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,657 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise n/s front shock absorber dust cover

Advise o/s front tyre slight deterioration to rubber

Advise wiper rubbers

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,373 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise n/s front shock absorber dust cover

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre floor area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 114,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise n/s front shock absorber dust cover

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre floor area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,914 miles

Advise n/s centre floor area fuel pipe corroded

Advise rear brake pipes coated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise n/s centre floor area fuel pipe corroded

Advise rear brake pipes coated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 109,300 miles

Advise front n/s tyre outer tread area

Advise rear shockabsorber dust covers

Advise wipers

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 98,777 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,781 miles

Advise marks to windscreen

Advise o/s wiper rubber

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 91,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Advise marks to windscreen

Advise o/s wiper rubber

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,740 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 86,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 81,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,650 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front side light worked when tapped

nail in tyre

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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N144 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N144 KJO, 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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N144 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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