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R27 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,180 miles

left and right outer sills getting corroded at the rear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,798 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills getting corroded

o/s rear chassis leg getting corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,695 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

rear chassis legs getting corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,264 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel outer sill getting corroded

o/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

rear chassis legs getting corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes getting corroded

o/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,543 miles

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

n/s rear outer sill getting corroded

o/s rear wheel arch getting corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,613 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre has split in sidewall but not to cords or plys

o/s/f brake has very slight bind

wiper blades in poor condition but clear screen ok

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r outer sill getting corroded

o/s/r chassis getting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 48,682 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,656 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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R27 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 R27 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 R27 KBW registered?

R27 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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