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R368 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,019 miles

all 4 shock absorber covers deteriating

both front c.v boots deteriating

both front droplink bushes deteriating

both rear springs corroding

engine and sump damp,sump corroding

front and rear brake pipes corroded,part of rears covered in grease

front section exhaust corroded and blow at catalyst

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding and covered

nearside rear tyre very low and cracked

offside front outer door handle broken

offside rear tyre perished

underneath of vehicle and sills corroding

wheel trims scuffed

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 shock absorber covers deteriating

both front c.v boots deteriating

both front droplink bushes deteriating

both front wheels binding

both rear springs corroding

engine and sump damp,sump corroding

front and rear brake pipes corroded,part of rears covered in grease

front discs corroded on inner face

front section exhaust corroded and blow at catalyst

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding and covered

nearside rear tyre very low and cracked

offside front outer door handle broken

offside rear tyre perished

underneath of vehicle and sills corroding

wheel trims scuffed

Fail 1 Oct 2009 94,313 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,546 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 69,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,293 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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R368 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R368 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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R368 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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