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N640 BKJ

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 BKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 77,654 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,480 miles

as original vt 32

Fail 9 Jan 2007 75,480 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavy surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight condensation to o/s front headlight not afecting beam pattern

surface corrosion to front discs

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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N640 BKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N640 BKJ, 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 N640 BKJ registered?

N640 BKJ is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N640 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N640 BKJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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