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N557 KUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 72,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,653 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,652 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking,no ply/cords visible

various underbody corosion,still solid

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,351 miles

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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N557 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N557 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 N557 KUD registered?

N557 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N557 KUD safe to buy?

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