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N552 KUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,190 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,300 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

tyres perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 34,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

tyres perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,601 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,408 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Coolant level low

Front number plate slightly worn

Slight chips in screen

Slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,510 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,624 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,585 miles

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

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

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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N552 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N552 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N552 KUD registered?

N552 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N552 KUD safe to buy?

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