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R124 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 139,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,247 miles

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

widscreen cracked o/f

Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

widscreen cracked o/f

Fail 5 Feb 2010 115,101 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r at rear of wheel arch

windscreen has is cracked outside of the swept area

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,101 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r at rear of wheel arch

windscreen has is cracked outside of the swept area

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 109,917 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,639 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 90,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 66,023 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 66,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R124 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 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 R124 KBW, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R124 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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