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R647 KEC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,714 mi
Last recorded55,714 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 KEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 35,123 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,123 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,995 miles

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both wiper blades torn

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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R647 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R647 KEC, 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 R647 KEC registered?

R647 KEC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R647 KEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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