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N966 KGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 KGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,109 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 96,311 miles

R.H.rear lens damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2011 96,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

R.H.rear lens damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 May 2010 92,106 miles

Both rear shock absorber mast dust covers deterioated.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r lamp cracked.

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2010 92,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 twist in o/s/r seat belt.

Both rear shock absorber mast dust covers deterioated.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil and coolant and brake fluid levels low.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r lamp cracked.

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2009 87,340 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded.

Both rear shock absorber mast dust covers deterioated.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked.

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

p.a.s. drivebelt shows age.

Fail 16 May 2009 87,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear brake backplates corroded.

Both rear shock absorber mast dust covers deterioated.

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked.

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

p.a.s. drivebelt shows age.

Fail 19 May 2008 81,137 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f lower swivel dust cover split

o/s/ outer cv boot cracking

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge(raised edge)

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 19 May 2008 81,137 miles

n/s/f lower swivel dust cover split

o/s/ outer cv boot cracking

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge(raised edge)

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,305 miles

1. Steel brake pipes are corroded †2. Brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded †3. Front lower wishbones are corroded †4. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †5. Front & Rear subframes are corroded

6. Ns & Os inner & outer sills are corroded †7. Slight play in steering

Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,305 miles

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

1. Steel brake pipes are corroded †2. Brake flexi hoses are perished & ferrules are corroded †3. Front lower wishbones are corroded †4. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †5. Front & Rear subframes are corroded

6. Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded †7. Slight play in steering

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 71,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both outer cv boots cracking

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

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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N966 KGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N966 KGF, 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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N966 KGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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