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N297 KGO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 KGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 128,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dampness around steering rack area

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,866 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 28 Jan 2015 110,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,156 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,156 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,085 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyre treads low 2/3mm n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s and n/s outer body sills corroded

slight fliud leak by power steering pipe

Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,495 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,835 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,333 miles

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,706 miles

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

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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N297 KGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N297 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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N297 KGO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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