MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r light cluster has damage
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to windscreen
offside rear light lens damaged
damage to front number plate
both front cv boots perrished
corrosion inner/outer sills
corrosion rear metal brake pipes
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight brake bind nearside front wheel
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front cv boots perrished
corrosion inner/outer sills
corrosion rear metal brake pipes
damage to front number plate
damage to windscreen
offside rear light lens damaged
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight brake bind nearside front wheel
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both outer sills slightly corroded
front metal fuel pipe ( from-to fuel filter )
rear metal fuel pipe ( from-to filter )
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N257 CKF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N257 CKF, 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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N257 CKF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 1996.
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