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R725 KFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,212 mi
Last recorded145,212 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 145,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 145,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 142,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,875 miles

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 137,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 137,666 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 131,523 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,602 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 126,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 121,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 117,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 117,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 111,954 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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R725 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R725 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 R725 KFC registered?

R725 KFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R725 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 KFC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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