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R489 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,128 miles

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

both cills coated in underseal

off side cv gaiter warn

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,128 miles

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

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

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

both cills coated in underseal

off side cv gaiter warn

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,588 miles

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

corrosion in o.s.r. wheel arch

o.s. cv gator worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,149 miles

surface corrosion n.s. outer sill

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,499 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 89,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R489 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R489 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 R489 KBW registered?

R489 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R489 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 KBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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