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P996 KLS

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 KLS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,950 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

both outer and inner door sills have been repaired still rusting

both rear chassie rails rusting

both rear shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

both rear wheel archs rusting

play starting in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,222 miles

Minor corrosion to inner & outer rear sills & rear chassis

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,378 miles

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

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

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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P996 KLS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P996 KLS, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P996 KLS registered?

P996 KLS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P996 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 KLS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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