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N690 KGK

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,856 mi
Last recorded137,856 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 KGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 137,856 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 137,856 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 127,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 127,126 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 115,379 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 115,017 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKING.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2006 104,183 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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N690 KGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N690 KGK, 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 N690 KGK registered?

N690 KGK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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