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R696 KJT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 KJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,376 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r inner wheel arch

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,490 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s rack boot perishing

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

surface corrosion front chassis cross member and front and rear chassis rails

Fail 6 Aug 2009 102,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s/f outer c.v.boot perishing

surface corrosion front chassis cross member + front + rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,556 miles

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

power steering rack damp

power steering rack damp

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Jul 2008 91,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2007 78,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,930 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 71,930 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R696 KJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R696 KJT, 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 R696 KJT registered?

R696 KJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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