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R379 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,827 miles

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

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,383 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,291 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2011 113,769 miles

rear brake pipes corroded,,,, offside and nearside cv boots perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,663 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,063 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 96,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,928 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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R379 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R379 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 R379 KFC registered?

R379 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R379 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 KFC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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