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N289 KGO

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 KGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,480 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack and perish.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,463 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Offside front tyre starting to crack and perish.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,539 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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,207 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 73,205 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,664 miles

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

corrosion appearing to near side rear brake pipe

surface rust on wish bones

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,833 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusting

offside rear outer sill rusting

Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusting

offside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 68,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2007 67,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 67,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,521 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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N289 KGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N289 KGO, 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 N289 KGO registered?

N289 KGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N289 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 KGO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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