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N438 DKJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,125 mi
Last recorded42,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 DKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 38,888 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 35,162 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 33,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 32,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,077 miles

nearside rear outter sill corroded.

Pass 14 May 2012 29,802 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2011 28,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,437 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,059 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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N438 DKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N438 DKJ, 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 N438 DKJ registered?

N438 DKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N438 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 DKJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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