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R242 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,211 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

traval to handbrake

Pass 11 May 2009 92,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 92,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,382 miles

DEEP CUT TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

LOW TYRE TREAD TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

OIL LEAK NEED TO BE CHECKED

Fail 19 Apr 2007 90,354 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HAND BRAKE TRAVALE MAY NEED ATTENTION

OIL LEAK

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES MAY NEED TRACKING

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,573 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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R242 KBW is a 1998 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 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 R242 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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What year was R242 KBW registered?

R242 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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