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R581 KBD

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,344 mi
Last recorded64,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 KBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,344 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

could not verify condition of rear outer sill as filled up and painted

offside front wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,778 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 14,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R581 KBD is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R581 KBD, 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 R581 KBD registered?

R581 KBD is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R581 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 KBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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