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R490 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,920 miles

both chassis corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,455 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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R490 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R490 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 R490 KBW registered?

R490 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R490 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 KBW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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