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N709 KGT

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 KGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,274 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 124,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,698 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear outer sill rusty

rear brake pipe is rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2008 102,802 miles

25% brake imbalance

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2008 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

25% brake imbalance

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,357 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 96,542 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 90,790 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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N709 KGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red 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 N709 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 N709 KGT registered?

N709 KGT is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N709 KGT safe to buy?

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