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R553 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,461 mi
Last recorded102,461 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,098 miles

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,593 miles

front and rear number plates getting marked up

front disc pads getting low

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,934 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,587 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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R553 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R553 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 R553 KBW registered?

R553 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R553 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 KBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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