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R362 KKN

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 KKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 102,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake has slight travel

Fail 3 May 2017 102,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,011 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

General surface corrosion

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leaks

Parking brake has slight travel

Slight leak on exhaust joint

Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

General surface corrosion

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leaks

Parking brake has slight travel

Slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,105 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

noise from engine

offside front indicator cracked

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

front brake discs lipped

front outer c.v gaiters perished

offside rear tyre perished

tape on offside front indicator

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,623 miles

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/perished

play in o/s/f wheel bearing - just acceptable

slight corrosion rear chassis rails; front & rear crossmembers

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

erratic rear brake readings

front and rear cross members corroded,rear chaasis rails and suspension mounts corroded/genral under body corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

front number plate damaged/rear number plate deteriorated

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded,recommend attention

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsr lower sill corroding around repair

osf indicator damaged/dirty

osf tyre side wall damaged

power steering feed pipe damp,recommend attention

steering rack mounts soft

Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,541 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

erratic rear brake readings

front and rear cross members corroded,rear chaasis rails and suspension mounts corroded/genral under body corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake balance poor 21%

front number plate damaged/rear number plate deteriorated

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded,recommend attention

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsr lower sill corroding around repair

osf indicator damaged/dirty

osf tyre side wall damaged

power steering feed pipe damp,recommend attention

steering rack mounts soft

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,476 miles

Refer To Advice Notice 952869660016 Dated 10/03/2010

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front cross member,nsf and rear chassis rails corroding,nsf chassis rail damaged

nsf top suspension mount slightly rough/noisy,steering slightly rough

nsf tyre side wall damaged,wearing outer edge

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf indicator damaged,secured with tape,recommend attention

osr tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 69,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged no cords visabul

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,391 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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R362 KKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R362 KKN, 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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R362 KKN is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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