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N559 KUD

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,176 miles

inner, outer sills, rear chassis rails corroded

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 128,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

inner, outer sills, rear chassis rails corroded

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 125,054 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear chassis legs

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner and outer sill's

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner rear wheel arch's

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,054 miles

corrosion to front and rear chassis legs

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner and outer sill's

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner rear wheel arch's

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,556 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front antiroll bar droplink lower rubbers perished

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis, front cross member,inner & outer sills

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill, suspect filler

heavy damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall, no cords, lumps at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2013 121,464 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front antiroll bar droplink lower rubbers perished

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r chassis, front cross member,inner & outer sills

poor repair to o/s/r outer sill, suspect filler

heavy damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall, no cords, lumps at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,563 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2011 112,217 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's and iner rear wheel arch's

heavy corrosion to front cross member

o/s and n/s iner front tyre's worn on iner edge, tracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,577 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's rear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,336 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn and should be checked

offside and nearside rear sills corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,024 miles

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

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,787 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 82,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,698 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 74,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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N559 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N559 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 N559 KUD registered?

N559 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N559 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 KUD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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