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N657 KGT

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 KGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 128,935 miles

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 128,935 miles

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leak

damage to windscreen

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner half

oil leak

some rear service brake judder

Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,538 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 74,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,425 miles

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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N657 KGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N657 KGT, 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 N657 KGT registered?

N657 KGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N657 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N657 KGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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