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N968 DKF

1996 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,075 mi
Last recorded58,075 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,075 miles

rear wiper blade o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge n/s/f cv boot cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge n/s/f cv boot cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,771 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 35,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,427 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,840 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 25,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,881 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 23,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r/outer sill coroded in prescribed .area not through to main sill

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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N968 DKF 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 N968 DKF, 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 N968 DKF registered?

N968 DKF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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