MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
pipe to fuel tank corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
pipe to fuel tank corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front number plate slightly cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front wipers slightly smearing
front number plate slightly cracked
offside front disc edges slightly gone metal to metal with brake pad
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front n.o plate slightly cracked
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front n.o plate slightly cracked
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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R389 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R389 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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R389 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 1998.
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