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N855 CKU

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,124 mi
Last recorded42,124 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 CKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,124 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,793 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 41,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,765 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 38,764 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,685 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,310 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,906 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 31,906 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust hevily corroded

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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N855 CKU is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N855 CKU, 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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N855 CKU is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N855 CKU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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