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N708 CKO

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

132,291 mi
Last recorded132,291 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 CKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,291 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 132,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 126,261 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 121,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 114,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 113,957 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 108,797 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 108,008 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 107,645 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 101,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre at legal limit and is cracking between tread and sidewall

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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N708 CKO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N708 CKO, 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 N708 CKO registered?

N708 CKO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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