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R253 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 42,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 39,517 miles

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

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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R253 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R253 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 R253 KBW registered?

R253 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R253 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 KBW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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