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R27 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 115,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,671 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 101,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads are worn

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,012 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads are worn

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 80,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 80,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,928 miles

both metal brake pipes to rear brake flex hoses corroded almost to excess?

nearside rear brake uneven when applied and offside rear effort low may need repair or adjustment?

offside front marker light dim ?

offside rear tyre perished ?

rear no.plate faded and starting to delaminate almost to excess?

rear wiper blade split?

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,860 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both metal brake pipes to rear brake flex hoses corroded almost to excess?

nearside rear brake uneven when applied and offside rear effort low may need repair or adjustment?

offside front marker light dim ?

offside rear tyre perished ?

rear no.plate faded and starting to delaminate almost to excess?

rear wiper blade split?

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,602 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 51,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,499 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 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFC, 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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R27 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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