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N488 CKR

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 CKR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,153 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,700 miles

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

offside cv boot perished

rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2007 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside cv boot perished

rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,614 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust poor

Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,274 miles

b/pipes & fuel pipes rusty

underbody surface rust

b/box poor

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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N488 CKR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N488 CKR, 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 N488 CKR registered?

N488 CKR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N488 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 CKR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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