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R645 KWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,879 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 105,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,686 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,683 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,087 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 91,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,198 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure cable tie loose (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in two points, One in the wheel arch, the other one by the dead axel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper scratch marks

near side rear and off side rear tyres nails

off side rear child seat fitted

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,500 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,435 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,894 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,100 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,991 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,034 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer band

Fail 14 Nov 2009 51,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,649 miles

front brake pads will need replaceing in the near future

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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R645 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R645 KWL, 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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R645 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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