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R278 NKC

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks in the sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, also starting to show age cracks

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,620 miles

n/s front wiper blade rubber slitting at ends.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,620 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade rubber slitting at ends.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,930 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,930 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade spliting at ends.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 56,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2006 49,936 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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R278 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R278 NKC, 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 R278 NKC registered?

R278 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R278 NKC safe to buy?

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