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R715 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,141 mi
Last recorded66,141 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,486 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge tyre must be replaced

nearside rear tyre cracking tyre must be replaced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tyre must be replaced!

offside rear tyre cracking tyre must be replaced

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on offside rear and nearside rear outter sills

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,933 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

washers

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,129 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/S/F Brake Disc face partly rusty.

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F Brake Disc face partly rusty.

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,887 miles

child seat fitted n/ s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

o/s/ front tyre starrting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted n/ s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

o/s/ front tyre starrting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s/ front tyre worn on inside edge.

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,726 miles

front no plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s/ front tyre worn on inside edge.

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,103 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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R715 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R715 KFC, 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 R715 KFC registered?

R715 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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