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R248 KVL

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 KVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,325 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 74,319 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,757 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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R248 KVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R248 KVL, 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 R248 KVL registered?

R248 KVL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R248 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 KVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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