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P943 KAK

1996 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 KAK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 115,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both rear inner wings / suspension top mounting areas

general corrosion on underbody / chassis

inner sills corroded at rear

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

o/s outer sill at rear corroded / blistered , but not perforated at this time , approaching weak

rattle on engine

various body corrosion and minor damage

Pass 16 May 2008 107,376 miles

intermediate exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure at this time

o/s outer sill corroding at rear

various minor scratches on windscreen / o/s

Fail 16 May 2008 107,376 miles

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

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

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

intermediate exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure at this time

o/s outer sill corroding at rear

various minor scratches on windscreen / o/s

Pass 18 May 2007 98,865 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust front mount missing but exhaust secure at this time

o/s wiper worn

outer sills heavily corroded at rear , but not perforated at this time

Fail 18 May 2007 98,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust front mount missing but exhaust secure at this time

o/s wiper worn

outer sills heavily corroded at rear , but not perforated at this time

Pass 25 May 2006 90,574 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at rear / sealed for mot pass

screen / various scratches

sills heavily corroded at rear / approaching weak

Fail 25 May 2006 90,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly at rear / sealed for mot pass

screen / various scratches

sills heavily corroded at rear / approaching weak

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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P943 KAK is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P943 KAK, 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 P943 KAK registered?

P943 KAK is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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