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R809 KGU

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 KGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine hunts when hot

front wiper blades worn

n/s sun visor drops down

rev counter faulty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,998 miles

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

Oil leak

extensive corrosion developing

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

nearside wing mirror housing outer cover broken

rev counter not working

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rev counter faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,686 miles

rev counter faulty

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,121 miles

Rev counter sticking

Offside rear tyre perished

Drivers door mirror been repaired

Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drivers door mirror been repaired

Offside rear tyre perished

Rev counter sticking

Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,585 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 583,341 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,268 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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R809 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R809 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 KGU registered?

R809 KGU is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R809 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 KGU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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