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R162 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,288 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside of car has been heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,448 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside of car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,115 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED (FULL LOENGTH OF CAR)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEL ARCH CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF CAR HEAVILY UNDERSEALED COVERING ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED (FULL LOENGTH OF CAR)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEL ARCH CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF CAR HEAVILY UNDERSEALED COVERING ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake ppes corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,877 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 53,304 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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R162 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R162 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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R162 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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