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R373 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,230 mi
Last recorded217,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 217,230 miles

Battery slight insecure

Both side Rear inner sill corroded

Both side front indicator lamp insecure

Brake pipe corroded

Exhaust middle part insecure

Exhaust system leaking

Off side front CV gaiter deteriorated

Off side rear tyre low

Oil leak

expansion tank insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2015 212,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 212,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 209,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 207,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 205,334 miles

off and near side outer sill apear to be fil and outer sil

Pass 31 Aug 2010 202,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 202,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 197,767 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 197,767 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 187,528 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 187,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 177,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 177,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 166,656 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 166,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R373 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R373 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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What year was R373 KFC registered?

R373 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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