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N74 KJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 156,871 miles

advise play ns front sterrig joints ns outer sill corroded os inner sill corroded ns inner sill corroded rear ns flitch plate exssesive corrosion corrosion throughout vechile inc rear chassis legs and surrounding area ns r brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 156,871 miles

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

advise play ns front sterrig joints ns outer sill corroded os inner sill corroded ns inner sill corroded rear ns flitch plate exssesive corrosion corrosion throughout vechile inc rear chassis legs and surrounding area ns r brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 152,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 152,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 148,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 147,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 143,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 140,905 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 137,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 132,523 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 132,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 125,642 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 125,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 118,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N74 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N74 KJO, 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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N74 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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