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N516 KUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,011 miles

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Jun 2012 108,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s front tyre low on tread and wearing on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jun 2011 101,765 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 101,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,712 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,210 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 71,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 71,572 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres very worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 60,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 60,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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N516 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N516 KUD, 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 N516 KUD registered?

N516 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N516 KUD safe to buy?

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