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R63 KBW

1998 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,837 mi
Last recorded48,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 48,837 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended wired up wrong brake for fog and vise versa (4.10 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 47,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 33,962 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,587 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,064 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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R63 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R63 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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R63 KBW is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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