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N842 KPP

1996 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,869 mi
Last recorded117,869 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 KPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,869 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/FRONT X MEMBER GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 22 Dec 2010 117,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY/FRONT X MEMBER GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,712 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/FRONT X MEMBER/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTER EXHAUST 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Jan 2010 116,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/FRONT X MEMBER/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTER EXHAUST 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Dec 2008 115,059 miles

1/ N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

1/ N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 111,555 miles

1/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 20 Nov 2007 111,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ SILL PANELS/UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,175 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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N842 KPP is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N842 KPP, 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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N842 KPP is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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