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N387 KBW

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,565 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,294 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,954 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,369 miles

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,497 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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N387 KBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N387 KBW, 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 N387 KBW registered?

N387 KBW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N387 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N387 KBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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