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N997 KMW

1996 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,537 mi
Last recorded197,537 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN997 KMW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 197,537 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 197,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 197,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT DISCS

CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE OUTER SILL AT REAR

CORROSION PRESENT ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Jul 2007 186,682 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 186,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2006 178,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 178,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 170,700 miles

o/s inner wing beginning to corrode -- front to rear pipes beginning to corrode

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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N997 KMW is a 1996 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N997 KMW, 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 N997 KMW registered?

N997 KMW is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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