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R159 CKK

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,435 mi
Last recorded155,435 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 CKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 155,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 154,420 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at front

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Fail 9 May 2013 154,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at front

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 3 May 2012 149,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking slightly

rear no.plate deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

some damage to offside front wheel outer rim

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 2 May 2012 149,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking slightly

rear no.plate deteriorated

slight inbalance of front brakes

some damage to offside front wheel outer rim

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 4 May 2011 144,736 miles

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded

some panel damage to vehicle

Fail 4 May 2011 144,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear inner wing corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

some panel damage to vehicle

Pass 12 May 2010 135,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 135,361 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 127,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 127,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 124,669 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 124,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 113,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 113,756 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 107,630 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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R159 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R159 CKK, 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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R159 CKK is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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