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R465 NKC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,725 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 107,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,243 miles

advise rear w/wiper split advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge just leagal at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2010 98,243 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear w/wiper split advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge just leagal at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,681 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 67,681 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

low tread inner edge o/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,381 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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R465 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R465 NKC, 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 R465 NKC registered?

R465 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R465 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 NKC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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