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R776 KWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring worn both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion round both rear suspension mountings

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,781 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 86,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,815 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,472 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,644 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,641 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R776 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R776 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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What year was R776 KWL registered?

R776 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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