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P998 KEC

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 KEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour due to broken lenz (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 57,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 57,005 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,316 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,584 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated serviceable on test

Fail 1 Jul 2013 455,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated serviceable on test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,374 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box deteriorated serviceable on test

underbody dry some surface corrosion advise oil spray or similar

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion front crossmember

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,357 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,033 miles

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

unable to assess condition of steel brake pipes due to grease serv on test

unable to assess condition of underside of vehicle due to oil serv on test

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,382 miles

some steel brake pipes starting to corrode serv on test

vehicle underside starting to corrode serv on test

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,404 miles

unable to assess condition of some steel brake pipes due to grease serv on test

underbody starting to corrode serv on test

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,568 miles

some rear steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Pass 6 Jun 2005 38,766 miles

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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P998 KEC is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P998 KEC, 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 P998 KEC registered?

P998 KEC is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P998 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 KEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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