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N78 KJO

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,152 mi
Last recorded100,152 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 100,152 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,458 miles

O/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. SUMP PORUS. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Fail 31 Oct 2006 90,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. SUMP PORUS. OTHER CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Pass 21 Oct 2005 82,818 miles

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

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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N78 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N78 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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What year was N78 KJO registered?

N78 KJO is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N78 KJO safe to buy?

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