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R434 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 106,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

center brake pipes corroded

engine management light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

center brake pipes corroded

engine management light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front cv boots perished

brake pipes corroded slightly

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 75,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2007 55,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,504 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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R434 KBW 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 66.7%.

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 R434 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 R434 KBW registered?

R434 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R434 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 KBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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