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N235 KJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 138,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriated

rear number plate deteriated

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,999 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outer cv gaiter deteriated

rear number plate deteriated

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,650 miles

2 x centre exhaust mounts missing but system secure

Fail 15 Mar 2013 125,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 x centre exhaust mounts missing but system secure

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all 4 shock shroud gaiters deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,420 miles

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

all 4 shock shroud gaiters deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 106,499 miles

clutch slipping - reaqr wiper blade req,d - engine oil leaks - both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded/peeling - o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 106,497 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping - reaqr wiper blade req,d - engine oil leaks - both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded/peeling - o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,783 miles

both rear brake flexy feruls corroded

rear wiper blade req,d engine oil leaks both front brake flexy feruls corroded both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded/peeling some corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders some corrosion n/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,781 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexy feruls corroded

rear wiper blade req,d engine oil leaks both front brake flexy feruls corroded both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded/peeling some corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders some corrosion n/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,952 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 101,951 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear wiper req o/s/r tyre side wall cracking both rear inner sills corroded/peeling o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking both reaqr brake flexy ferruls corroded general corrosion along exhaust system

Fail 2 Mar 2009 101,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on underside

both rear sills plated

child seat to rear

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 100,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,626 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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N235 KJO is a 1996 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 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 N235 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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N235 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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