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R135 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,540 mi
Last recorded157,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 157,540 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper & offside rear bumper and wing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Underbody & suspension details heavily rusted

offside outer sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 157,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Damage to nearside front bumper & offside rear bumper and wing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Underbody & suspension details heavily rusted

offside outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 155,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 142,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear underbody & suspension details heavily rusted

nearside & offside rear wheel arches rusting

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 142,961 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear underbody & suspension details heavily rusted

nearside & offside rear wheel arches rusting

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 128,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 128,239 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 125,003 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 125,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 112,337 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 112,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,098 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 81,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 81,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R135 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White 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 R135 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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R135 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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