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R619 KGC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,882 mi
Last recorded164,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 KGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 164,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 157,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and slight damage to tread

Fail 10 Jul 2017 143,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

advise nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and slight damage to tread

Fail 24 Jan 2017 143,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover fitted insecure and slipping (2.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges and severely perished

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges 175/65r14

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak multiple ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes by tank starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 136,104 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes by tank starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,740 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 128,738 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,188 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2014 125,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 116,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside sill corroded.

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,835 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,316 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 40,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,917 miles

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

Offside 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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R619 KGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R619 KGC, 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 R619 KGC registered?

R619 KGC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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