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R649 KWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,351 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,805 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 79,687 miles
Fail 24 May 2013

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2012 73,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,187 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 60,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,213 miles

Front anti roll bar links rubbers cracking

Front brake pads apear half worn

Front number plate starting to discolor

Off side rear tyre has minor inner edge ware

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti roll bar links rubbers cracking

Front brake pads apear half worn

Front number plate starting to discolor

Off side rear tyre has minor inner edge ware

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,290 miles

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near excess

near side rear tyre has low tread and walls cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,461 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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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R649 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R649 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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R649 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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