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N883 KFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 122,352 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished and curbed

front number plate is damaged

r/n/s metal brake pipe is rusty

r/o/s tyre is badly perished

underside is very rusty in places esp sills

Pass 13 May 2014 120,209 miles

exhaust very rusty

front number plate is damaged

front of vehicle is damaged

n/s tyres curbed

r/n/s lamp damaged

r/n/s metal brake pipe rusty

r/o/s tyre badly perished

underside rusty in places esp sills and front

wipers poor

Pass 7 May 2013 117,262 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

front of vehicle damaged (bonnet and lamp mountings)

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s wiper poor

oil leak

r/n/s lamp lens damaged

underside rusty in places

Fail 7 May 2013 117,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

front of vehicle damaged (bonnet and lamp mountings)

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s wiper poor

oil leak

r/n/s lamp lens damaged

underside rusty in places

Pass 9 May 2012 115,032 miles

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places esp sills

Fail 9 May 2012 115,031 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places esp sills

Pass 13 May 2011 112,588 miles

front discs worn

metal brake pipes rusty in places

r/n/s tyre noted curbed

underside very rusty in places

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 108,848 miles

underside rusty in places

spare tyre flat

exhaust rusty

front of vehicle damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 105,874 miles

both front tyres 75% worn

f/n/s of vehicle noted damaged

rev counter appears faulty

underside rusty in places

Fail 7 May 2009 105,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres 75% worn

f/n/s of vehicle noted damaged

rev counter appears faulty

underside rusty in places

Pass 6 May 2008 103,017 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

front of vehicle damaged

metal brake pipes rusty in places

possible water leak from radiator area

underside rusty in places

Pass 10 May 2007 99,197 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust rusty

front damaged

rear metal brake pipes noted rusty in places

underside rusty in places esp front inner panel and r/o/s outer sill

Pass 15 May 2006 88,914 miles

exhaust rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places esp r/o/s

r/o/s/ tyre noted perished

underside rusty in places esp o/s outer sill

Fail 12 May 2006 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake disc noted worn

both front lower ball joint gators split

both outer c.v gators starting to perish

exhaust noted rusty

r/o/s outer sill corroded

r/o/s tyre has nail in tread

rear metal brake pipes noted 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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N883 KFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N883 KFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N883 KFC registered?

N883 KFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N883 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N883 KFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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