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R345 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,446 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,890 miles

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,890 miles

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

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,502 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Fail 3 Dec 2009 54,500 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,168 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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R345 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R345 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 KFC registered?

R345 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R345 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 KFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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