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N170 KJO

1996 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,100 mi
Last recorded123,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 123,079 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,856 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust front pipe corroded around flange

front brake pads very low

front number plate becoming faded

n.s inner sill becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

o.s wiper drags

slight chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 16 Apr 2015 116,856 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust front pipe corroded around flange

front brake pads very low

front number plate becoming faded

n.s inner sill becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

o.s wiper drags

slight chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,488 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses to brake cylinders,brake pipes corroded

driver seat belt slow to return

o.s front tyre 2mm

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses to brake cylinders,brake pipes corroded

driver seat belt slow to return

o.s front tyre 2mm

o.s front wheel bolts possibly incorrect for wheel (steel) but wheel secure at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2013 98,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2012 95,205 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads getting slightly low in places

surface corrosion coil springs

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,205 miles

rear tyre treads getting slightly low in places

surface corrosion coil springs

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,692 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2011 90,692 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,659 miles

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter perishing slightly

o/s/r/ tyre perishing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,650 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,650 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,848 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,964 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N170 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N170 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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What year was N170 KJO registered?

N170 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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