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R398 KRU

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 KRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to under-body and components

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion to offside B pillar

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,927 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,373 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 42,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joining (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,146 miles

Oil leak powersteering ()

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

both steering arms have slight play

rear exhaust box joint corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2016 42,144 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak powersteering ()

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

both steering arms have slight play

rear exhaust box joint corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,433 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,311 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 16,222 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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R398 KRU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 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 R398 KRU, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R398 KRU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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