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R428 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,931 mi
Last recorded42,931 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,151 miles

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

n/s/rear combitation lamp broken but no sharp edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,519 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,505 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,912 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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R428 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R428 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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What year was R428 KBW registered?

R428 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R428 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 KBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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