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R791 KWL

1998 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 66,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,060 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 60,735 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing up

front number plate started to crack up !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 18 May 2010 56,361 miles

front number plate started to crack & slight loose !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!

offside raer tyre on 3.mm tread depth & nail in tread section

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,309 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracked up deep.

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm tread

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked & perished

Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 39,911 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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R791 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R791 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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R791 KWL is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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