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N553 OKG

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,353 mi
Last recorded11,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 OKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member slightly corroded

slight corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,819 miles

advise coiroision to front crossmember

advise coiroision to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise coiroision to front crossmember

advise coiroision to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,019 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,865 miles

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

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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N553 OKG is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N553 OKG, 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 N553 OKG registered?

N553 OKG is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N553 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 OKG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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