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R260 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,393 miles

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

front tyres very worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2014 69,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,724 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

baby seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

nearside front washer jet weak

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 63,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,751 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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R260 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R260 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 R260 KBW registered?

R260 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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