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N979 KGF

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 KGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,110 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 110,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front valance and offside rear sill slightly rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,819 miles

front valance and offside rear sill slightly rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,334 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 106,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,784 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower sills slightly rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2012 96,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lower sills slightly rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,622 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,622 miles

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

brake pipes surface rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,623 miles

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

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

rear outer sills slightly rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2009 85,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,193 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,193 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,487 miles

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

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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N979 KGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N979 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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N979 KGF is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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