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N898 KFC

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 124,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 116,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general under body/body rust

offside front door mirror cover taped

Fail 22 Nov 2008 116,659 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general under body/body rust

offside front door mirror cover taped

Pass 21 Nov 2007 112,316 miles

brake servo wet with fluid/ engine & gearbox wet wsith oil/ heavy surface corrosion to osr outer sill/ previous welding repairs to nsr outer sill/ engine sump heavily corroded/ brake hoses perished/ heavy surface underbody corrosion/

engine bay covered in oil/ surface corrosionm to various brake pipes/ brake fluid low/ osf window inoperative/ wheel trims cracked & damaged/ osf tyre sidewall damaged/ power steering system covered in oil

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 112,315 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake servo wet with fluid/ engine & gearbox wet wsith oil/ heavy surface corrosion to osr outer sill/ previous welding repairs to nsr outer sill/ engine sump heavily corroded/ brake hoses perished/ heavy surface underbody corrosion/

engine bay covered in oil/ surface corrosionm to various brake pipes/ brake fluid low/ osf window inoperative/ wheel trims cracked & damaged/ osf tyre sidewall damaged/ power steering system covered in oil

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 91,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r lens cracked

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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N898 KFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N898 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.

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What year was N898 KFC registered?

N898 KFC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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